Aiken considers hotel and meals tax to fund tourism projects
City council debates a 3 percent accommodations tax for six room inns and a hospitality tax on food and drinks sold by convenience stores fast food outlets and grocers. Revenues would fund a tennis complex skate park downtown theater and beautification with a public hearing set for March 22 at the Municipal Building. Local restaurant owner Joan Schisler encourages residents to sign a petition and speak out against the plan.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Joan Schisler
Amanda's
Whiskey Road
Amanda
Council
First African American woman promoted to major general in Air National Guard
Aiken County native General Trowell-Harris becomes the first African American woman to reach major general in the Air National Guard. She earned degrees from Jersey City State, Yale, and Columbia, led the Air Guard medical clinic, and had a Tuskegee Airmen chapter named in her honor. She received a second star at Bolling AFB and chairs the Air Guard Human Resources Quality Board while directing VA patient care inspections. She urges youth to pursue education and seize opportunities in technology and flight.
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Jersey City State
Yale
Columbia
Air Guard
Tuskegee Airmen
Aiken County
Air National Guard
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, D.C
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of
Washington
Trowell-Harris
Video Poker Operators Lawsuit Moves Amid Ethics Controversy
Former US Attorney steps down in a gambling addiction case against the video poker industry. Lawyers seek to prove tainted legal team and confidential information. The appeals court reversed a previous ruling on Strom’s involvement while the addicts seek advertising limits on jackpots.
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Youmans
Strom
Fred Collins
Collins
Entir
Columbia 20 Truck Stop Inc
Casey Manning
Richard Gergel
Gergel
Joseph Anderson
Anderson
Seasonal wardrobe sale catalogs from retailer flyer
Readers can save 20 to 50 percent on women and men apparel plus footwear and accessories from Koret Alfred Dunner Kim Rogers Lee Jeans and more. Deals include buy one get second 50 off on dresses and pantsuits and 30 percent off Misses sportswear with many items reg to 128 dollars and up. Various brands dominate men and children sizes.
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LEE Jeans
Kim Rogers
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Des
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Tommy Hilfiger
Timberland
Childrens’ DR & Casual
Haggar
Trouser
Marvella Jewelry
Madison Studio Jewelry
Andhurst and
Dr. Lucky
MNG
Ruth
Carolina
Gerson
Childrens’ Sportswear
Monte Carlo
SADEK
Cannes
Tequitet Serehandle
Nautica
Calvin Klein
Easy Spt
Water'o Royal Velvet
Tinberiana
Greg Norman
Etienne Aigner
Dkny Howie Tele
FUBU
Oukalver
Gant
Lod
Nine West
Ashworth
Evan Pie
Caiphaion
Avalinal
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