County weighs risk shared insurance mix and bids
Aiken County officials argued over a combined workers compensation and property liability coverage bid. Treasurer Hutson-Etherredge was asked to submit a bid while questioned in council about trust fund risks and penalties. County Administrator William Shepherd noted losses and reserve concerns as the state association contemplates readmission delays.
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Gallagher
Hightower
Washington
Jim Baggot
Hutsson-Etherredge
Rick Osbon
Hutson-Etherredge
William Shepherd
Aiken County
State Association
Association of Counties
Shepherd
Aiken
Council
Ronnie Young
Michael B. Cone
The
Cone
Greenwood
Sumter
Joan Wilson
Employee Safety Committee
Kiwanis Tricycle Race Transforms Newberry Street into Track
The Aiken Kiwanis Club hosted its annual tricycle race with Newberry Street closed for the event. Proceeds fund youth programs including Key Clubs Circle K and Terrific Kids, with heats listing young riders and sponsors such as First Citizens Bank Southern Mortgage Co and Palmetto Federal along with major sponsors like WRDW-TV BiLo and Wachovia Bank.
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Newberry Street
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Key
Circle K Club
Terrific Kids
Barrett Murphy
First Citizens Bank
Marshall Polk
Ark Animal Hospital
Will McCants
Nance McCants
Sadler Quarrels
Bradley Plumbing and Heating
Luke Fisher
Southern Mortage Co
Jacob Carter
Bradley McNamera
Badcock
Travis Brown
Nelson and
Phylis Taber
Brittany Turner
Kinsey Parrish
Palmetto Federal
Will Victor
Depot
Myson Jones
Bridgestone
Firestone
Christian Glover
Aiken Properties
Zachary Glance
Checkmate
Matthew Polk
Polk Tire
Danny Leonardi
Real Estate Shoppe
Evan Williams
Glen
Darlene Williams
Eleanor Hunter
Aiken Standard
Bradley Chapman
Tom Young
Allstate
Spencer McCants
Nance McCans
James Barber
Wachovia Bank
Hunter Scott
Lewelyn & Co
Clark McCants
Westinghouse
Nationals Bank
SKF Automotive
Wachovia
Bridgestone/Firestone
SRS Roma Accident Highlights Teamwork Needs
Hardeman and Sjostrom note progress but warn cultural and political barriers impede coordinated response to chemical and radioactive spills. Sandra Threatt of DHEC says 400+ incident scenarios reviewed and stresses public awareness and credibility, while cautioning against false alarms and underscoring the one chance to get it right.
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Hardeman Sjostrom
Hardeman
Sandra Threatt
DHEC
Agency
Environmental Protection Division
Srs
Ms. Threatt
Nuessle Family Reacts After Legislature Votes
The Nuessle family and Moore embraced outside the legislative chamber after a vote. Barbara Nuessle praised the process as the legislature re elected a Nuessle. Clay Carruth defeated Warren Arthur for the Public Service Commission seat with a 98 to 60 result, amid controversy over Arthur’s travel tab and attendance.
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Nuessle
Barbara
Moore
Arthur
Carruth
Kathy Bigham
PSC
City funds resource officers and D A R E program
The city budget maintains the two school resource officers and D A R E officers funded at 100 percent with court revenues providing 41 000 for the position. Aiken County education chair John Bradley urged the city to cover the full cost, arguing the city’s stronger finances. The program had been state grant and city school contributions. The city warned it may be the last year if funding does not continue. Growth caps on programs remain until new fields are completed. No tax rate or fee increases are planned. Current taxes comprise 32 4 percent of the general fund, with one mill raising about 76 044 annually.
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D.A.R.E
Fred Cavanaugh
John Bradley
Aiken County
Aiken
Thompson
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Leminick’s Pharmacy
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Aiken Mall
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