28 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2001
Page
1
Today's Woman highlights the women of Aiken County in a celebratory feature. The piece showcases local achievements and profiles notable female residents, emphasizing community pride and empowerment.
Accelerated tax relief would add about 60 billion dollars in spending power this year and deliver a needed lift to the sluggish economy. The note appears to be part of a wider page 9A coverage.
Obituaries list a series of local individuals including Thadies Brayboy, Vickie Broach, Clarence Bussey, Louise Cook, Dorris Hammond, Rosalie Harrison, Walter Jackson, D G Revels, Vivian Robinson, Robert Toole, Frank Vandegeit, Lottie Wade, Joseph Walker, Florence Weil, and others. Succinct notices offer funeral and burial details to follow.
In Columbia the House Republicans press Senate members to preserve food tax cuts amid a projected 500 million revenue gap. They oppose Hodges plan to keep a penny on the dollar sales tax for groceries while letting taxpayers deduct it on income tax returns. Governor Hodges faces criticism as Republicans call the tax hike unavoidable and Democratic leaders question the feasibility of continuing the six month test.
Chuck and Barbara Keesler, longtime harness race horse trainers, have spent over 25 years in the field. They train three horses this year including two yearlings bought at Tattersalls in Lexington and a three year old raised from a mare. They plan to race Koca Suave in the Aiken Harness Races leg of the Triple Crown and Grand Circuit events. They split time between Fowlerville, Mich., and Woodside Plantation, transporting horses seasonally to Aiken for winter training and returning to Michigan for the rest of the year.
Two students at Aiken Middle School were arrested Tuesday after classmates reported staples placed in a teacher's coffee cup. The students were taken into custody by the school resource officer and later released to their parents. Dr. Bill Gallman of Aiken County Schools commented on the incident.
The Aiken County Board of Education meeting focused on life skills and character for high school seniors. Budget questions and a proposed program to prepare North Augusta High School seniors for adulthood dominated discussion led by Kelly Zier of the North Augusta 2000 task force. The plan outlines topics from government and taxes to banking, time management, and substance abuse.
The prime lending rate remains around 8.0 percent after a drop from 8.5 percent, aiding lenders like Professional Lending and People's Community Bank. Brokers report busy phone lines as customers seek current rates, with encouraging signs in refinancing, home equity lines, and potential home purchases amid improved financing opportunities.
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