Poker OK'd in Senate sparks gambling policy clash
In a 29 to 16 vote the Senate halted debate to bring video poker rules to a full chamber. Sen. Greg Ryberg of Aiken warned the move strengthens the gambling industry while setting a $900 payout limit that could override a federal judge's ruling and nullify a $125 daily cap. Several Republican defections doomed anti gambling resistance.
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Joe Anderson
Arthur Ravenel
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Council approves budget for Fiscal 1999 2000
Aiken County Council on a unanimous vote approved a $65.5 million budget with no tax millage increase and 4 percent raises for most workers. The plan projects steady revenue growth from new property and highway patrol fines, with an ongoing audit of the tax digest to chase cheats.
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William Shepherd
Ronnie Young
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Joel Randall
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Aiken Town Plans Y2K Contingency for Water System
The annual town meeting focused on Y2K readiness with representatives from the City of Aiken SCANA BellSouth and Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A city Y2K team will coordinate efforts and finalize department plans by June 1 including water system contingencies with portable generators and 12 000 gallons of fuel to run pump stations and the main plant.
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Shaw's Creek
Larry Morris
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Unbridled sculpture rejected by ADDA
The Aiken Downtown Development Association rejected the proposal to erect a 16 foot high Unbridled statue of horse and rider at Richland Avenue and Laurens Street. Instead the group will ask the city to keep the circle as a floral display. Public art remains part of the city's strategic plan.
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