County workers press grievances through formal procedure
About 20 Aiken County public works employees met Friday with County Administrator Bill Shepherd after requesting a meeting with County Council Chairman Ronnie Young. They were advised to file complaints through the grievance process with their immediate supervisor within three days and a response expected within three days.
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Hunley crew remains found at Johnson Hagood Stadium
Workers in Charleston uncovered a vertical head stone beneath The Citadel stadium floor as archaeologists exposed a blank grave marker for the Hunley crew. They also found a coffin bones and several grave shafts amid the dig led by Jon Leader and Randy Burbage with Jeane Weil assisting.
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ATC to Name IT Center for Dale Phelan in Aiken
Aiken Technical College will name its new information technology center after Dale Phelan after a Friday ceremony at Malia's restaurant. Interim president Don Campbell announced a $500,000 gift from Phelan, the largest from a living individual, to support the project. Phelan said the donation promotes technical education and employability while inviting others to give. ATC Foundation chair Pat Cuning said the gift signals the college's vital role in economic growth.
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Legislator Plans Change to Video Poker Fees
Rep Charles Sharpe says he will propose a bill to end the 10 percent cap on local video poker license fees. He aims to let cities charge unlimited fees, expanding from the current $55,600 two year state license with $4,000 to the state and $400 for administration. The Senate has returned to session after lawmakers failed to resolve new regulations.
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Hodges' support backfires on video gambling bill
In Columbia Governor Jim Hodges' bid to woo moderate Republicans backfired as the Legislative Black Caucus retaliated against a video gambling bill. Representatives Leon Howard and Amos Sourdine, both Democrats, defected to defeat the regulations by a one vote margin. Hodges called a special session starting Tuesday noon.
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