Trustee Cleared in Suit Involving Clark School Case
Attorneys for both sides agreed to sever Charles E. Reames Sr. from a suit against Aiken County Board of Education and officials, clearing him of responsibility for alleged damages to former North Augusta High School teacher Jean Clark. The filing also saw withdrawal of an allegation of improper contract interference against several trustees. Judge Luke Brown postponed ruling while hearing arguments on remaining counts.
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Aiken
Ms. Clark
Sheran B. Proctor
Johnny A. Shaw
Kay B. Chriswel
Glover M. Hickson
Robert H. Slay
Inease P. Williamson
James A Moore
James L. Verenes
Eee
Ace Feneces
Eec
Brooks
North Augusta
Princial
Clarence Jackson
James Barth
Carla Ellis
Luke Brown
Proctor
Shaw
Martin
Jackson
Dr. Brooks
Ken Childs
Mis
Clark
Battiste
Poara
Couple finds new home in United States during Bicentennial year
Chris and Dot Barry sailed to Bar Harbor Maine in 1976 and pledged allegiance to become Ameri can citizens joining 76 others at the Charles E Simons Federal Courthouse. They sold their house by mail and now run a Beaufort County boatyard with two children and one grandchild.
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Chris
Dot Barry
United States
America
Bar Harbor
Maine
Sligo
Ireland
Barry
Barrys
Beaufort County
Crossword Clue Teases Readers With Personal Horoscope Hint
A compact crossword note hints at a personal horoscope by clueing a name related to celestial signs. It seems to jest with readers, offering a playful tease rather than a solved entry. The column keeps a light, quippy tone fitting a daily puzzle page.
Local tip line invites news tips at area code 518 2311
A brief community notice asks readers to call 518 2311 to share news items or story tips for potential coverage. The line emphasizes a simple contact method for readers to connect with the newsroom.
Local Names Listed for East Coast Update
A column listing several individuals includes Enartes W. Crouen of Graniteville, Alex Drummings Jr. of Eureka, Gladys Phinizy Lamar of No Augusta, Lamar M. Thomas of Williston, Francis Ziemba of Aiken, and Lee Page. Details appear on Page 5A.
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Enartes W. Crouen
Graniteville
Alex Drummings Jr
Eureka
Gladys Phinizy Lamar
Augusta Lamar M. Thomas
Williston
Francis Ziemba
Aiken
South Carolina budget seeks new taxes to fund 3.7 billion plan
The Senate Finance Committee tentatively approved a 3.7 billion budget with cigarette and car tax increases and extra Medicaid funds. Cigarette tax would rise to 14 cents a pack and new car taxes could reach 700 dollars, while a federal match and delayed capital gains cut shifts provide about 110 million and 10.7 million respectively, to cover new education and health spending amid a looming veto.
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Columbia
Senate Finance Committee
Carroll Camy
Campbell
David Thomas
R-Greenville Finance Chairman John Drummond, D-Ninety Six
Citiens
Isregard
John Drummond
D-Ninety Six
House
Budget Proposals Outline Tax Hikes and Fees in Columbia
The bill package for fiscal year starting July 1 proposes $3.7 billion in spending. Senate calls for cigarette tax rise to 14 cents, higher new car tax cap, and late fees on video poker. House seeks license plate fee hikes and EMS funding. Both chambers push higher penalties for racketeering of vehicle operation and add county fees. Aims include restoring mid year education cuts with $60 million Medicaid funds and no pay raises for state workers.
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Columbia
House
Sen
Senate
Kean
Gong O
Immigrants Take Citizenship Oath at Federal Courthouse
Seventy seven new Americans from 32 nations took the oath of allegiance Friday at a noon naturalization ceremony presided by US District Court Judge Charles Simons T in the federal courthouse bearing his name. Deputy clerk Pat Fernandez administered the oath while Jack Caughman led the pledge and Terri Bell released the nations list. Dorothy Caughman and Sarah Clarkson presented flags and Bill of Rights copies before Judge Simons praised citizenship duties and responsibilities.
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Gert Langley
Dorothy Caughman
S.C. American Legion Auxiliary
U.S. District Court
Charles E. Simons Jr
Caw
Republic
America
Federal
US District Court
Charles . Simons T
Simons
Pat Fernandez
U.S. Court
Jack Caughman
American Legion
Terri Bell
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
American Legion Auxiliary
Sarah Clarkson
National Society of Colonial Dames of America
No Comfort Thurmond Hollings Negative On Clinton
South Carolina senators Thurmond and Hollings offered mixed reviews on Bill Clinton's first 100 days. They praised his intentions but criticized his fiscal plan with calls to cut spending and avoid broad tax increases. Thurmond warned of defense cuts and higher taxes hitting low income Americans.
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Washington
South Carolina
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Strom Thurmond
Congressional Budget Office
Sen
Thurmond
Ernest
Fritz
Hollin
Andy Brack
Hollings
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Eric E. Ward
U.S
Edinburgh
Scotland
Charles E. Simons Federal
Burr
Cernonal
Alema Berioel
Lee
Daniel Draisen
Anderson
USC
Alex
State Senate
Associated Press
Legislative Audit Council
State
Legislaive ‘Audit Council
Carl Langley
Ioee Mmagkan
Sarah Pekkanen
States News Service
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