Limited autonomy proposal eyed for school funding
A delegation letter notes a compromise of at most 10 mills per year as the best path. Rankin says making limited autonomy permanent avoids yearly permission votes. Beck flags tax breaks and TIF-financed districts as school revenue drains, citing Bridgestone near Graniteville with 20 year tax exemptions. The board fights North Augusta’s TIF loss while Dr. Eldridge touts county schools' accountability against South Carolina peers.
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Rankin
Scott Beck
North Augusta
Bridgestone
Graniteville
Beck
TIF
Jury Hears Defense Amid Drug Struggles in Wal-Mart Theft Case
Witnesses describe the theft victim’s claim of a stolen car while inside a Aiken Wal-Mart and the defendant Rimr’s drug addiction. Assistant Public Defender Chris Sprachey asks for mercy as the judge notes the need for accountability and rehab. Judge Frank Eppes sentences Rimr to eight years and orders $1,085 restitution to Ms. Smith upon parole.
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Aiken
Wal-Mart
Chris Sprachey
Rimr
Frank Eppes
Ms. Smith
Rinn
Eppes
Rye Patch Fashion Event Showcases Liguori Designs
Rye Patch hosts a two day women’s fashion event featuring Christian A. Liguori designs. The collection blends comfort with elegance and will be displayed at 100 Barrie Road from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday and Monday. Ten percent of proceeds benefit The Friends of Hopelands. for details contact Joan Tower at 649-4357.
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Ye Patch
Christian A. Liguori
Rye Patch
Liguori
Barrie Road
The
Friends of Hopelands
Joan Tower
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Gregg Highway
Aiken-Augusta Highway
Herb Reavis
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