Panel Resigns Over School Issue Reinstatement
Chairman Mike Farmer and Jimmy Powell resign after the issue is reinstated on a $2 vote. Seigler and Tennant oppose, claiming misunderstanding, while Broadus Seigler and Frank Smith seek reconsideration. Critics warn delays and pressure could expose the county to a lawsuit and tax burdens.
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Mike Farmer
Jimmy Powell
Farmer
Powell
Toole
Broadus Seigler
Seigler
C.0. Tennant
Frank Smith
Lindsay Williams
Aiken County
Kathy Rawls
Mak
Ing
Rawls
Christensen
Moneta
Family Foundation
Local Dem Candidate Seeks Unexpired District 83 Seat
A longstanding figure in church and civic circles in la nd county seeks the unexpired term in House District 83. He will face one other Democrat in the April 4 special primary as Irvin and other candidates must qualify for the full two year term before the special election entry deadline.
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Irvin
House
Bath and Clearwater clash over fire protection zones
Fire chiefs defend staffing and ownership of Woodridge sub station amid disputes over ceded zones. Cunningham cites a 41 member Bath force and 20 firefighters at main and sub stations, while residents note 800 plus customers in Carolina Heights Woodridge. The 2001 contract expiry frames the standoff as Bath seeks to keep service and savings in insurance ratings.
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Cunningham
Bath
Woodridge
Henderson Street
Bath Department
Williamson
Clyde Revis
Jackson
Carolina Heights
Benny Haywood
Clearwater
Haywood
Clearwater Heights
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Hillside Drive
Cuningham
SERTOMA club fundraiser steeplechase invites new members
The SERTOMA club hosts a spring fundraiser at the Steeplechase with ads driving revenue for scholarships and rehabilitation programs. West invites joiners at a yellow tent with pamphlets while ticketing lists advance $8 and gate $10. Parking is $25 infield $5 Powderhouse. Gates open 9:30 AM.
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Hitchcock
West
Sertoma Y €Lub
Greg West
Hodges forgives missed days for schools
Gov. Hodges announces that schools missing up to three instructional days due to severe weather will not have to make up those days. He signed Senate Bill 924 calling it an optional measure to give districts flexibility amid Hurricane Floyd and the winter storm. Aiken County schools faced major schedule changes as shelters operated for evacuees from Beaufort Charleston and other coastal areas. North Carolina bore the storm’s brunt.
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Jim Hodges
Aiken County
Beaufort
Charleston
North Carolina
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