Aiken County Holds Tax Line in $22.6 Million Budget
County council approved a 22.6 million dollar budget for 1994 operations with no tax increase and no general pay raises. County Administrator William Shepherd reported a balanced budget with a small reserve, cautioning limited salary adjustments tied to state revenue and rising costs. He proposed nine new full time and one part time positions while maintaining current tax levels.
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Shepherd
Aiken County
William Shepherd
Council
Real Estate Firm Moves Into Old City Office in Aiken
The old U S Post Office on Laurens Street now houses a real estate company after partial city renovation funded by 25 000 accommodations tax dollars. City Manager Steven T Thompson says less money was used than planned and a one year lease with purchase option exists. Eulalie Salley Co now occupies about 1500 square feet under a long term lease arrangement.
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U.S
Laurens Street
City of
Aiken
Steven T
Thompson
Eulalie Salley & Co
Debra, Brooks
Theuilding
Officials and Citizens Debate New Ellenton Finances
Acting Mayor Axel Adams and Li Hammack differ on purpose and outcome of Monday night meeting at New Ellenton City Hall Attendees included State Budget and Control Board officials Sen Greg Ryberg attorneys and local citizens The discussion touched on the sewer system debt and a proposed borrowing up to 725000 via a no interest loan and tax anticipation note Hammack says the goal was to persuade debt opponents while Adams says it was to listen to concerns and reassure residents
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New Ellenton
South Carolina
New Ellenton City Hall
Axel Adams
Li Hammack
Adams
Michael S. Gulledge
S.C
State Budget and Control Board
Greg Ryberg
Hammack
Budget and Control Board
Community Urged to Back SRS Operations and Jobs
Dr. Fred C. Davidson urged Savannah River Site supporters at the Greater Aiken Chamber breakfast to unite to keep SRS operational as the nation’s nuclear defense reconfiguration site. He warned DOE could choose Oak Ridge if the community does not mobilize, and touted nuclear energy as a safe alternative to fossil fuels.
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Savannah River
Fred C. Davidson
National Science Center Foundation
Davidson
Greater Aiken
DOE
Oak Ridge
Tenn
SRS
France
Reporter barred from discussion of New Ellenton sewer project
Aiken Standard reporter Ranji Garrett was asked to leave a meeting at New Ellenton Town Hall about a $5 million sewer project before an improvised session of lawyers officials and citizens. Attorneys John Fantry and Crosby Lewis escorted him out claiming he could not attend.
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Aiken Standard
New Ellenton
Ranji Garrett
Garrett Hall
John Fantry
Crosby Lewis
Bill Rogers
Strategy Mapped To Help Laid Off SRS Employees
Wes tinghouse Savannah River Co met with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission to map a plan for assisting thousands of possible layoffs at the Savannah River Site. Officials said they still lack precise numbers and worker kinds, and depend on the DOE early retirement package and signups. DOE lists 2,500 possible layoffs beginning as early as August, with more likely after October 1993.
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SRS
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
S.C. Employment Security Commission
Employment Commission
Aiken
Johiny G. Mo
Tony
Department of Energy
Savannah River
DOE
Bar Explanations Spark Debate On Judicial Grades
South Carolina lawmakers scrutinize why the State Bar rated judicial candidates. An “not qualified” tag on Rep. Reom Huff prompts questions about legal skills and experience. Huff defends his intellect as committee interviews extend amid claims of overcharging in a Workers’ Compensation case.
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Columbia
State Bar
Re ‘Om Huff
North Augusta
State Court of Appeals
Bar
Legislative Committee
Glenn McConnell
Huff
Workers’ Compensation Commission
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