County considers 4 percent pay raise and capital projects
County budget proposes a 4 percent salary adjustment costing about $450,000 for 16 positions and 57 employees. About 50 workers would be unaffected. Plans include $900,000 for road repairs and $400,000 to expand the Sheriff's Office building for updated communications. The administrator notes improving local growth with SKF USA and Kimberly Clark announcements and Sage Mill Industrial Park potential, while warning lawmakers to monitor state actions.
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SKF USA Inc
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Sage Mill
Merchants Propose Parking Plan on Newberry Street
Aiken merchants debated parking in Newberry Street with Dottie Thompson proposing closing one lane for curbside spots and hiring a meter maid. Jack Miller objected while Wade Brodie urged practical steps to set aside 100 spaces by July and urge staff to park in designated areas.
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Newberry Street
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Jack Miller
Downown Aiken Development
Wade Brodie
Aiken Corporation
County Honors EMS Technician for Quick Collision Aid
Aiken County Council named Suzanne Flippin Employee of the Quarter for aiding multiple people at a two car crash on Two Notch Road while off duty after a 24 hour shift. Seven county workers also received long service awards: Holmes 20 years, Ruiz 15, Hammond 10, Freeman 10, Crawford 5, Clark 5, Ray 5.
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Henry Holmes
Public Works
Joseph R. Ruiz
Robert C. Hammond
Sheriff's Office
Julius L. Freeman
James W. Crawford
Emergency Services
Katherine P. Clark
Bernice Hugh Ray
Students explore Holocaust exhibit linking past to modern times
Freshman Celena Allen says the display makes a strong statement alongside Elie Wiesel readings. Fellow student Jessica Hunnicutt notes deeper engagement beyond prior classes. English teacher Ann Fougl says the exhibit connects history to modern events and Bosnia's impact.
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Celena Allen
Elie Wiesel
Jessica Hunnicutt
Ann Fougl
Fundraiser details for 1891 home sale legacy event
The article notes a fund raiser with a price of 60 dollars per person to benefit a continuing topic from February 1, 1891 through the 1897 sale of a home to William Whitney. For information contact Kit Bryant at 649 6540 or Kiki Lemmon at 648 8400.
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William Whitney
Kit Bryant
Kiki Lem
Council Confronts Unfunded State Mandates Burden
City officials warn that state imposed unfunded mandates remain costly and strain budgets. They urge legislative relief while outlining specific programs affected and potential cuts to services if funding does not improve.
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