Cable transfer approved. no rate hike promised to public
The Aiken County Council unanimously approved transferring cable system ownership from Northland Cable Television Inc to G Force LLC. Northland spokesman H Lee Johnson said rates should not rise due to the move, though future increases are possible due to program costs. The issue goes to the City Council Monday for first reading with a public hearing slated for March 24.
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Aiken Board Cuts Programs Amid State Budget Strain
Faced with major state cuts, the Aiken County Board of Education shifted funds and reduced its current operating budget. The first casualty is the Gateway summer arts enrichment program, saving the district about $100,000. Superintendent Dr. Linda led discussions at a recent social meeting on further expenditure reductions.
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South Carolina districts face possible mid year budget cuts
Eldridge says a third mid-year cut in state funds remains possible as SC districts already absorb about 12.0 million in operating budget losses over two years. The board chair denies staff furloughs, citing contingency funds, while administration flags over 5 million in programs and positions that could be cut in 2003 04. Administrative reshuffles and potential job losses for two elementary and secondary education directors and two master teachers are among options.
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Michele Conner
Warren Whitson
Woodside lawsuit settles as federal judge approves class action
Federal Judge Cameron Currie approved a class action settlement involving hundreds of Woodside Plantation residents on Tuesday morning. Details will be released later as the dispute over a seven percent marketing fee charged by Woodside Development LLP and affiliated home builders from 1994 to 2002 concludes. Aiken attorney Jackson called it the end of the matter for those who opted out, with Columbia attorney Dick Harpoothan among the primary representatives.
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Bush may bypass U.N. vote on Iraq war plan
Washington officials said the Bush administration considered not seeking a United Nations vote if defeat seemed likely as troop strength in the Gulf nears 300,000. Officials floated a possible final ultimatum to Saddam Hussein with a short-term deadline, signaling steps toward broad ties and potential war.
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Impending war shifts local travel plans in LAND
Staff writer notes a trend toward close to home travel as war with Iraq looms. AAA Vacations reports a slight drop in trips from Aiken with a shift to drive vacations and domestic cruises, while some still pursue overseas or European options despite the Middle East crisis. Community resilience remains evident as many intend to keep their plans, with Alaska cruises and Florida vacations gaining interest.
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