Lawmakers urged to kill environmental background bill
South Carolina legislators and business groups clash over a bill to let DHEC review a companys environmental violation history before granting pollution permits. Rep Sharpe and Rep Waites urged killing it citing cost and blank-check concerns while sponsor Rep Harvin pushes for stronger oversight.
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Columbia
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
Charles Sharpe
R-Wagener
Alex Harvin
D-Summerton
Fed signals modest rate tightening to nudge inflation
After a five hour Fed policy meeting the central bank said it would tighten credit slightly and aim to raise the federal funds rate to 3.5 percent from 3.25. Analysts expect banks to lift the prime rate toward higher levels, potentially lifting auto and small business loan costs.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Fed
Ne Town Council hopefuls urge resident involvement in sewer woes
About 30 residents attended a meet the public forum in New Ellenton where candidates for four seats blamed citizen apathy for sewer system problems. Mayor Hanna urged reorganizing town government and privatizing services. Election is Tuesday with incumbents facing rival candidates. one candidate ran unopposed for water commissioner.
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New Ellenton
Jimmy Christian
Eldon M
Cork
Hanna
Berry
DuPont
Aiken County School Budget Crisis Warns of Losses
Aiken County Board of Education warns that without higher property taxes or a long term funding plan, 40 teachers and four custodians could be laid off for the 1994 1995 school year. Class sizes would rise and no new programs would be added as revenues total about 77.5 million with a projected 3.8 million shortfall.
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Aiken County
Aiken Coun
Aiken Ony Board of Education
Robert Slay
Aiken
Graniteville
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Steeplechase Gala Aids Helping Hands At Hunt Meet Eve
The Steeplechase Gala, a black tie benefit for Helping Hands in Aiken, will be held Friday at 7 30 p.m. in Clark Field’s big tent on Audubon Drive. Tickets are 125 per couple, available at the association office on Two Notch Road, with Cafe du Teau providing food and Dick Goodwin the music. A silent auction features horse items and sports art.
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Sall Patterson
Association
Two Notch Road
Cafe du Teau
Dick Goodwin
Ms. Patterson
Gala described as black tie optional event
Ms Patterson notes the Gala is a black tie optional affair. She adds that attendees should dress well and look good, emphasizing a formal atmosphere with flexible dress standards.
Weapons Lead School Violations In South Carolina
South Carolina school crime reports show weapons incidents rising to 1055, over a third of all offenses. State Education Superintendent Barbara Nielsen urges community actions, noting home and church involvement are key to addressing the problem.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Barbara Nielsen
Education Department
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