Benjamin Eyes Attorney General Runoff Victory
Benjamin waits for the Republican runoff results as the Democratic nominee seeks to become the first African American statewide official since Reconstruction. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism, prior leadership of the state probation agency, and a $43 million budget as proof he can run the attorney general office.
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Steve Benjamin
Benjamin
Democraic
University of South Carolina
Attorney General
S.C. Bar Association
National Bar Association
City Council OKs $750 water impact fee for new development
Aiken City Council approved a 750 water impact fee on new residential construction to cover expansion and maintenance costs, paired with a 2.5 percent rate hike on water and sewer. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh backed the move arguing it keeps water services top in the state. critics warn it may impede development on the Northside and affect affordable housing. The plan aims to raise about 2 million dollars by 2007 based on a five year average of 300 new homes per year. the fee is in addition to an existing 400 sewer impact charge.
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Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Don Sprawls
Beverly Clyburn
Jane Vaughters
Aiken County Budget Approved With No Tax Hike
Aiken County Council on Monday unanimously approved the 2002 08 budget totaling 81 797 164 in spending and 81 552 166 in revenue. The 80 minute meeting included lively discussion over dual tax agreements for smaller towns and funding for services. Council members noted adjustments for self insurance drug lab renovations and extra premiums funded by reallocating funds and trimming stormwater mapping.
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Aiken
Chuck Smith
Council
City council reviews Southside plan in depth
The Aiken City Council began a meticulous page by page review of the Southside portion of the comprehensive land use draft led by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh. City Attorney Gary Smith and City Manager Roger LeDuc noted the document will guide but not mandate policy with two readings required before adoption.
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City Council
Southside
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Council
Whiskey Road
City of Aiken
Roger LeDuc
Gary Smith
Smith
Beverly Clyburn
Sanford builds frontline support for GOP gubernatorial race
About 50 Aiken County residents joined Mark Sanford during a campaign stop at Aiken Municipal Airport ahead of today’s runoff with Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler. Sanford cited attacks on his voting record, touted endorsements from Lindsey Graham Carroll Campbell and Charlie Condon, and pressed his platform on government reform tax reform education and preserving South Carolina’s future. Rep Don Smith of North Augusta said he backs Sanford for change and practical action.
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Rawls
Aiken
North Augusta
Smith
Pat Boyer
Mark Sanford
Houndslake
Boyer
Aiken County
Sanford
Bob Peeler
Peeler
U.S
Lindsey Graham
Carroll Campbell
Charlie Condon
South Carolina
S.C
Don Smith
Columbia
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Bi Bengtson
Antonio Vargas
Virginia Acres
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Burnettown
Wagener
Moneta
Kathy Rawls
Karen Daily Statt
Pat Cunning
Ginny Southworth
Jenny Marshall
Blake
Landon
Bolton
Centre South
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