Bath Mill Closure Sends Workers Toward Uncertain Futures
Longtime Bath Mill workers face job losses as management phases out operations department by department. Many have worked there decades and resist retraining, hoping for new placements with Graniteville or Clearwater Finishing Plant while others retire or seek lower‑level roles. The plant praised for a loyal, family feel under Bruce Henson and Bob Smith, who announced the closure to staff on June 5.
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School Board Approves Budget Adjustments and Audit Plan
The board cut the budget for sick leave incentive 49,430 and for the expelled students program plus energy rebate. Area department supplies 5,325 and vehicle replacements 25,000 were trimmed. Added funds include 60,000 for in school suspension, 31,702 for athletic matching funds, and 24,770 for an internal auditor after Griffin Wade & Co. flagged accounting inconsistencies at three schools. A five year facility plan proposing 26.5 million in upgrades drew mixed reaction and a September meeting was set to discuss revisions.
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County considers school tax hike for recreation center funds
The county eyes a 13.3 million budget with a 7.20 to 16.80 yearly tax increase on homes 30k to 70k. Abelle Nivens urged council support for the Aiken County Recreation Center in Graniteville as New Hope’s only youth facility. A 1985-86 budget resolution would fund July and August operation of the center.
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