Port of Charleston Reflects South Carolina Economy
Anne M. Moise of the South Carolina Ports Authority told the Rotary Club of Aiken the port mirrors state business trends, with first half 1981 tonnage at 3,808,278 but a sharp drop in the second half. She cited two thirds export trade, an E Star export award, rising container share, fast cargo handling, plans for an inland container terminal near Greer, a data processing system, and ongoing harbor dredging funding talks with Sen. Strom Thurmond.
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Cheese distribution draws large crowd in Aiken
NAACP and officials reported a large turnout for surplus cheese at the food stamp office with seniors 60 plus allowed to receive it regardless of income. A collision in the office lot briefly rerouted traffic, minor injuries reported. 236 blocks remain for distribution Wednesday morning, with a May distribution likely.
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Aiken County
Public Hearing Next on Portable Sign Ordinance Change
Minitor urged a wait for the second reading and public hearing on the portable sign ordinance. He argued the current ban harms local business and city revenue and noted his own financial stake. Councilman Hastings Wyman said there is no support to change the ordinance despite an amended rule on water and sewer main installations in subdivisions.
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City study on Savannah River intake forecasts variable flow
City engineer Jorge Jimenez reports 21 federal and state agencies are reviewing a river intake project in Georgia and South Carolina. He notes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will not issue a license until agencies approve, with predicted flow outcomes showing 7,600 cfs at max capacity about 20 to 25 percent of the year and 4,300 cfs about 60 percent of the time. Some periods may see zero operation due to water limits.
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