HOPE funding debated as budget shortfall looms
The committee eyed lottery spending to cover a potential one million shortfall and cut $58 million from HOPE scholarships benefiting 1,926 students with up to 2650 tuition and books. LIFE scholarships of 5000 tied to SAT, GPA, or top tenth percent faced impact as lottery revenue drops prompted cuts.
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Charleston
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D. Columbia
Aiken County sheriff candidates discuss changes and leadership
Forum in Barnwell County features Britt and Butler outlining reforms and local involvement. They pledge to improve response times, retain deputies, and foster diverse leadership. Debates cover turnover, homegrown hires, and ensuring residents feel secure as March 25 primaria primary approaches.
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Aiken County
Butler
Aiken Public Safety
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Sheriff's Office
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Natural radium found in Jackson water prompts new well plan
Jackson officials report radium levels above the 5 microcurie per liter limit but say the contamination likely stems from natural causes rather than Savannah River Site activity. Town officials plan a new well costing 280000 to 300000 dollars, with 170000 already granted, while DHEC notes there is no immediate health threat and stresses cautious drilling to meet drinking water standards.
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Savannah River
Bill Dennis
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Dennis
Dhec Environmental Quality Control
Myria Reece
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