Public hearing on school autonomy set for Midland Valley High
Sen. Thomas Moore notes a public hearing tomorrow at 7 PM at Midland Valley High to discuss the Aiken County school district 1982 Legislative Program. The board seeks full fiscal autonomy or a referendum, plus a 10 mill cap for education use, with potential limited autonomy for renovations. Delegation members expected. parking concerns due to a basketball game.
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Thomas Moore
D-Aiken County
Midland Valley High School
Aiken County
General Assembly
Sen. Moore
Soviets forecast space laser deployment and orbiting complex
The Army Times reports secret Pentagon testimony by Richard D. DeLauer predicting Soviet laser weapons in space between 1983 and 1988 and a manned space platform by about 1990 able to strike ground sea and air targets from orbit. The Pentagon had long noted Soviet lead but this signs an earlier deployment date.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Pentagon
Richard D. DeLauer
Defense
Army Times
United States
DeLauer
Aiken Rotarians Hear Quiet Recession Insight
The group heard that the only good aspect of being short on cash is a recession can go practically unnoticed. Hammie Chaplin shared a philosophy for success that you should follow the advice you give to others.
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Hammie Chaplin
Chaplin
Classified ads seek workers among Aiken Countians
Advertisement urges readers to check daily classified pages for listings of Aiken County residents seeking employment.
Recession Blamed as Money Tightens in Aiken County
Aiken County faces tighter finances with rising foreclosures and delinquencies at Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan as costs and layoffs squeeze households. S&L leaders cite broader economic strain including higher utility bills and taxes, while Security Federal reports varied savings trends amid the downturn.
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Aiken
Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan
S&L’s
John Mullen III
Security Federal Savings and Loan Association
Bob Yarborough
Aiken Triple Crown Races Begin Weekend Programs
The Aiken Triple Crown kicks off Saturday with the 1 30 p.m. sulky races and the Triple Crown Road Races for joggers and runners. Events start at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with 1 and 2 mile fun runs and a 10 mile main race. Awards include T shirts plaques and pewter goblets for top finishers. Entry fees rise after Friday and late registration runs 7 to 6 a.m. on race day.
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Ellison Garvin
Aiken
Aiken Recreation Department
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken Track Club
Billie Trapp Upset Over Release Of Tapes
Aiken County Council member Billie K. Trapp accuses fellow member Mim Woodring of asking a reporter to hear an executive session tape from February 9. Trapp calls it a breach of confidence and a major council violation. The tape’s public release was discussed at the February 16 meeting after questions about the session.
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Aiken
Billie K. Trapp
Mim Woodring
Ms. Trapp
Carrol H. Warner
Ms. Woodring
W. Scott Barnes
Warner
Wesley Smith
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Augusta
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the Butcher
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Weeks Center
Holly Spencer
Billie Trapp
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