Aiken County Council swears in new term and budget plan
Five newly elected council members will be sworn in to begin new terms and help approve the 1993 94 budget. Early word says no tax increase with two mills added to a reserve for future oil appraisals. The current 21 5 million package funded by 68 mills and a $15 vehicle fee remains.
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Aiken
Carvel Warvet
LaVena McKenzie
Willar Hightower
Eddie Butler
Russ Ferrara
Jim Baggot
Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
William Shepherd
Senators Reverse Tax Hike Over Budget Fight
The Senate Finance Committee reversed last week’s tax hike plan amid a looming budget deadline. They scrapped a $400 increase on car sales and asked staff to draft a leaner budget likely to hurt local schools and some health programs, as full passage before July 1 seems unlikely. Sen. David Thomas called it a reality check and Sen. Nikki Setzler noted the changes won’t pass the full Senate or governor.
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John Drummond
Senate
Carroll Campbell
Sai
David Thomas
Greenville
Nikki Setzler
West Columbia
FCC Issues 500 Page Cable Rules for Rate Cuts
The FCC released a 500 page package detailing how cable firms must reprice monthly charges under the new law. Local franchising authorities can file with the FCC 30 days after Federal Register publication and certification takes effect 30 days later. Cable companies then have 120 days to adjust rates using 16 pricing tables based on channels subscribers and satellite signals. If a company exceeds its benchmark by 10 percent or more it must reduce rates by 10 percent. The rules follow last month’s rate reduction order and revert rates to those charged on Sept 30 1992 as a base. Peggy Laramie of the NCTA commented that the agency is reviewing the rules.
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Consu
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Federal Register
Commission
America
Peggy Laramie
National Cable Television Association
Call For News Tips At Local Desk
Readers are urged to contact the newsroom at 648 2311 with news tips or story ideas. The note invites tips on events, accidents, or community happenings for possible publication.
Readers list names and page reference
A snippet listing individuals including Monica Anderson Aiken Charles Busbee Granitevil Toe Loftis Gaston Cecelia McCary Edgefield Sara E Wilson with a note to see Page SB for details.
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Monica Anderson
Aiken
Charles Busbee
Granitevil
Toe Loftis
Gaston Cecelia McCary
Edgefield
Sara E. Wilson
Index Drops One Percent in March Signal of Slowdown
The Commerce Department reported a 1 percent drop in the Leading Indicators index for March the steepest decline since mid recession. Analysts expected less, signaling a broader slowdown though not a near term recession. Last week GDP growth was 1.8 percent.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Wth
Libertarians Protest District 3 Election Result
The Aiken County Libertarian Party filed a formal protest against the April 27 District 3 election, seeking a new vote after Democrat LaVana McKenzie defeated Libertarian Doug Greene 628 to 625. An immediate recount did not change the outcome. The district covers Horse Creek Valley including Langley Bath and Clearwater and part of Beech Island.
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Aiken County
Libertarian Party
Demcrat
LaVana McKenzie
Doug Greene
Horse Creek Valley
Langley
Bath
Clearwater
Beech Island
Tom King
SRS Stores Largest Share Of Nation's Mixed Waste
A DOE inventory shows 23 percent of the United States mixed waste resides in South Carolina, with Savannah River Site the major contributor. Washington state hosts 40 percent of waste, while four sites will generate 94 percent of future mixed waste. Hanover and Oak Ridge sites are key producers.
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South Carolina
Savannah River
Washington State
Idaho
Colorado
Tennessee
Hanover
Oak Ridge
DOE
Aiken County Jobless Rate Holds Steady At 5.5 Percent
Aiken County kept its unemployment rate at 5.5 percent in March, matching February, per the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. Aiken ranked 40th among 46 counties as Samwell County remained highest at 12.6 percent. Edgefield 6.6 percent, Lexington 4.2 percent, and Saluda 5.7 percent were also noted.
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S.C. Employment Security Commission
Samwell County
Edgefield
Lexington
Saluda
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