Water and sewer funding debate moves to courts and bonds
Greenville legal experts discuss council control over the water commission and the push to force residents onto the sewer system. Bondholders warn of liens and potential receivers, while judges may be asked to raise taxes or tap grants to salvage New Ellenton’s finances and public health.
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Public Works
Duvall
Leo Hill
Greenville
Roy Bates
S.C. Municipal Association
New Ellenton
Hill
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Bates
Salem
Spartanburg County
Local musicians explore gigs and college paths in Aiken
Friction Wise tours the state and performs with Rider while seeking more original music. USCA professor Warren Apple notes community options for music training through courses and concerts, and the university plans a bachelor of fine arts in music offered if final approval is granted.
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Wise
Rider
Whiskey Road
Warren Apple
University of South Carolina At
USCA
Antoine Cordahi
Cordahi
Alexandria Conservatory
Egypt
Aiken Chorale Society
Cordahl
Tony
Apple
Opening of Citizens Park adds 123 acres to Aiken growth
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh dedicated the new 123 acre Citizens Park beside Citi zens Field. He thanked Norman and Karen Woodward for donating the land in 1989 and praised the city council and former city manager Roland Wind ham for turning the dream into reality. Twenty three tournaments are scheduled this year, promising economic impact.
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Citizens Field
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Norman
Karen Woodward
Mr. Woodward
Roland Windham
Aiken
Citizens Park
Churches Weigh Plans Amid SRS Center Delays
Swift plans a church on 15 1/2 acres off Banks Mill Road and aims to pay in a year but fears SRS layoffs could disrupt funding. He notes the church operates as a cell network with members meeting in homes for support. Rev. Eugene Mullikin reports St. John’s United Methodist gains 27 new members in three weeks and postpones a family life building campaign to assess community impact.
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Swift
Banks Mill Road
SRS
Eugene Mullikin
St. John’s United Methodist Church
South Carolina GOP rivals clash as primary kicks off
Conservative presidential hopefuls Alexander Gramm and Cole campaign in a South Carolina kickoff, urging anti-welfare and anti Washington themes. Pat Buchanan also pushes a local Civil War era message to energize the party base while party officials warn the contest could test unity.
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Alexander
Cole
Beasley
Washington
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