Bill would limit County funds under new state formula
A bill in the South Carolina House could change Local Government Fund funding. Aiken County Administrator Clay Killian says state functions cost less than half of county expenditures while counties cover many agencies, with a $2.2 million shortfall in 2014-15 and about $14 million total lost. If passed, H.3374 would tie local funding to the state's general budget rise, up to 5 percent, based on projections rather than prior-year totals. Killian calls it a step in the right direction though not as high as the 1991 law or current statute.
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Aiken Evalyn Boyd and Mary Heyward join area residents in death notices. Other obituaries feature Mary Brown Inabinet of Seneca and Michael Howard Miller of Aiken along with Nora B. Coleman of Leesville and Roy W. Senterfelt of Batesburg. Funeral arrangements pending across Georgia and nearby towns.
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Seneca
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Aiken
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Nora B. Coleman
Leesville
Roy W. Senterfelt
Batesburg
Theresa Irene Gossard
Weather outlook includes partly cloudy skies and cool temps
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions with a high near 46 and a low around 29 over the next day. Five day details remain to be completed, but readers should plan for cool, variable skies and mild daytime temperatures.
Aiken Council weighs hospitality tax to boost revenue
City Council member Philip Merry urges a 1 to 2 percent hospitality tax on meals and drinks to raise at least 1.2 million dollars yearly. The plan would add a one percent surcharge on totals and fund four economic development areas to spur growth in Aiken.
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Aiken County seeks district superintendent candidate
The Consolidated School District of Aiken County released a seven page superintendent application draft. It covers qualifications, salary, district mission, and district needs. Deadline for applications is April 30. The district plans to hire a search firm and requires SC Department of Education license standards. Doctorate preferred with five years administration experience including two at district level.
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