Statewide plan urged to manage water drought toll
South Carolina faces ongoing drought as about 100 water and wastewater operators met in Anderson to press for a statewide water plan. Advocates urge real time tracking, mandatory drought actions, and regional agreements with Georgia and others to curb disputes and secure allocations amid rapid growth and cross state water sharing.
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Law ends remote speed trap by mail in Ridgeland
The South Carolina Senate, 32-0, voted to ban remote ticketing on I-95 in Ridgeland after the House earlier approved prohibiting mail tickets. The system used a private company to issue speeding fines without police stops, a move critics called a money grab and a threat to motorists. The bill becomes law after Gov. Nikki Haley's approval.
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Larry Grooms
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Big Brother
Nikki Haley
Post and Courier
Charleston
Business Manager: Terri Cheek Named at Aiken Standard
Terri Cheek has been appointed business manager at the Aiken Standard, overseeing operations, finance, and vendor relations. The appointment strengthens the newspaper’s leadership team in managing daily business functions and strategic planning.
Aiken chef fundraiser nets strong support for MHA program
The Cookin with Celebrity Chefs event by Mental Health America Aiken County drew wide board participation led by Liz Neal. Sponsorships rose to 29 with seven first timers. many sponsors returned yearly. Chef teams totaled 27 with eight new teams, and the silent auction Beyond the Bash thrived.
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Family Pharmacy
Cumberland Village
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Mha Aiken
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National Mental Health America
South Carolina
Welcome Baby
Lisa Tindal
Mental Health America
Political quotes mix with Libya conflict and health warnings
A collage of public figures commenting on Panetta’s Pentagon nomination and Libya airstrikes. It includes Sen. Graham lauding Panetta, McCain on border fires, Libyan claims about NATO, Boehner on war resolutions, and Sebelius noting new FDA warning labels on tobacco, all in a single-era newspaper snapshot.
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Roberto Revelos
Somos America
Sen
John McCain
Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
Food and Drug Administration
MOX decision urged to base on cost versus alternative
The letter argues MOX should be pursued only if cost benefits outweigh alternatives. It notes initial estimates of about $2 billion for MOX facilities, which have doubled or more, risking losses to sell MOX fuel. It highlights an disposal option pairing plutonium with high level waste at SRS as a cheaper, safer path and urges stopping MOX spending to save billions.
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Tax hike by Aiken County School Board sparks voter backlash
In Aiken County seven school board members approved a nine mill debt service increase raising property taxes by 36 per 100000 for homeowners and 54 per 100000 for businesses. Opponents cite a failed 234 million bond vote and local distrust, urging voters to oust listed members Rosemary English, Ray Fleming, Levi Green, Richard Hazen, Keith Liner, Donna Wesley, and Dwight Smith in upcoming elections.
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Aiken County
Rosemary English
Ray Fleming
Levi Green
Richard Hazen
Keith Liner
Donna Wesley
Dwight Smith
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