Aiken considers 2 percent hospitality tax plan
Aiken City Council hosts a full house as it weighs a temporary 2 percent hospitality tax on meals and drinks and a 3 percent accommodations tax on lodging. Proceeds fund Citizens Park, a new tennis facility, skate park, airport terminal, safety station, downtown theater, beautification, road resurfacing, and underground wiring, with repeal targeted after projects and debts are paid, possibly in seven years. Critics label the move elitist, noting state funds for tourism alternatives.
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Aiken
Citizens Park
HO. Weeks Activity Center
City of Aiken Municipal Airport
Ouncu
Karen Papouchado
North Augusta shooting leaves man dead two wounded
A North Augusta incident left Walter Reynolds aged 45 dead at 30 Gentry Lane. Derrick Hamilton, 33, of Washington DC, was wounded and Joey Strong, 39, of Gentry Lane, was arrested on manslaughter and assault charges after an early morning card game argument over a cellular phone. Investigators say the dispute at Strong’s home occurred around 1 30 am with four participants present.
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North Augusta
Walter Reynolds
Old Edgefield Road
Gentry Lane
Derrick Hamilton
District of Columbia
Joey Strong
Aiken County
Obituary notices: Brooks Knighten McGee Wright area
Obituary notices list deaths of Rev. William T. Brooks Monet Louise D. Knighten Augusta Louie McGee and Rufus Wright from Leesville North Augusta and Augusta area, page 2B brief notices with basic biographical tags and memorial details.
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William T. Brooks
Monet
Louise D. Knighten
Augusta
Louie McGee
Leesville
Rufus Wright
North Augusta
Bridgestone first tires shipped from local plant hailed
Granitev ill e Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina marked its first tire shipment and thanked Aiken County leaders Tim Kawakami Ronnie Young and Tim Dangerfield with plaques containing a piece of the plant’s first tire. The 1000 Wilderness AT tires were sent from Graniteville to Albany distribution center before nationwide store delivery. Plant manager Steve Brooks praised the 18 month milestone and the plant’s qualification completion by Bridgestone Corporation.
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Ginny Southworth
Bridgestone
Firestone
South Carolina
Graniteville
Aiken County
BFSC
Tim Kawakami
Aiken County Council
Ronnie Young
Economic Development Partnership
Tim Dangerfield
Albany, Ga
Bridgestone Corporation
Steve Brooks
Aiken woman won't resign from post
Kathryn Kling Wade, an Aiken representative on South Carolina's Commission on Women, says she has not resigned after Gov. Hodges asked for her withdrawal. Wade, a Republican, expects a pink slip soon, while chair Susan Hoag and others were also asked to resign. Hodges' office states the moves aim to place women aligned with his views on the panel. Local party chairwoman Diane Giddings calls the action disappointing, urging non political service on women's issues.
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Kathryn Kling Wade
Aiken
Commission On Women
Jim Hodges
Nate
Ms. Wade
Hodges
Commission
Susan Hoag
Greenville
Kristin Maguire
Clemson
Clara Heinsohn
Charleston
Aiken County
Republican Party
Diane Giddings
Ms. Giddings
David Beasley
Governor's Mansion
Greenville News
Nina Brook
Steeplechase Visitors Boost Economy in Aiken
Sharon Taylor reports the 33rd Aiken Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field draws tens of thousands, boosting local business as hotels fill and eateries prepare. Chamber official June Murff cites tourism spending around 215 dollars per visitor per day, illustrating offsetting economic impact.
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Aiken
Ford Conger Field
South Caroline
Ms. Murff
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Applebees
Harvey Handsel
Holley House
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Toni Johnson
Audubon Drive
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