Aiken County budgets for 2007 08 faces tax questions
County Council plans to pass a $48.7 million proposed budget amid requests totaling over $5 million. With reassessment affecting millage, officials warn mill increases are likely though the exact amount remains undecided. Current rate is 70.5 mills, one mill roughly $430,000, with homeowners paying about $282 on a 100,000 property.
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Sheriff's Office
Charles Barton
Leadership Aiken graduates share pride and future plans
At the 2007 Leadership Aiken County graduation banquet, participants praised field trips and the group project a suspension camp at Aiken Middle School planned with the Board of Education approval. Captain Charles Barranco said the program built trust and broadened views of community needs, while classmates highlighted networking and personal leadership growth.
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Aiken Midale
Jazz duo Weston and Preston debut at Hopelands Gardens
The Jazz group Preston and Weston, with vocalist Sandra Simmons, bring a mix of R B jazz and blues to Hopelands Gardens in Aiken for a free evening concert beginning at 7 p.m. They have a long performance history with notable acts and television appearances.
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Vintage Music
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Weston
Simmons
Brown
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North Augusta
Miss Kitty
Pat Cole Henry
Cliff Ritchie
Quiet Storm
Aiken
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Prestonandweston.com
Greeneen Coss
Red Cross warns of the too tos and water safety rules
The Red Cross urges swimmers to watch for the too tired too cold too far from safety and too much sun risks while enjoying summer at beaches lakes and pools. Local options include Red Cross certified classes at Aiken County Recreation Center Graniteville pool for ages 6 and up costing 40 per session with details at 663-6142 and Fermata Club programs with lifeguard readiness and parental classes priced from 15 to 75. For more safety tips visit redcross org and contact Josh Voorhees.
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Melissa Denardo
Colette Evans
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