Tax funding debates and public opinion in Aiken
Readers weigh tax proposals to fund new projects including a 3 percent accommodations tax and option sales tax. Critics urge cutting spending, oppose tourist dependence, and favor supporting nurses and local museums while praising Senate Armed Forces Committee hearings. Public input via Talkback hotline and email is invited.
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South Carolina
Wise Outrageous Women celebrate 10th anniversary luncheon
The Wise Outrageous Women group marks its tenth anniversary with a luncheon on Wednesday May 12 at First Presbyterian Church at 1130 AM Current and former members are invited Entertainment is planned Reservations via Fran Maria at 643-8301. The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce hosts a stress management workshop May 12 from 1030 AM to 1 PM at Houndslake Country Club Call 641-1111. Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce meets May 12 at noon at Bobby's Barbecue Speaker Dr Susan Graham from Aiken Technical College.
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Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Susan Graham
Aiken Technical College
USCA graduate bonds with kids through tutoring
USCA graduate Ikarou, a communications major and All-Tournament soccer alumnus, formed strong ties with Brothers & Sisters in Aiken while tutoring 350 plus peers. His service learning evolved into meaningful mentoring as he prepares for life after graduation, inspiring at risk youth and future volunteers.
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USC Aiken
Aiken
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Iharou
Brothers & Sisters
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Rob Novit
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Aiken County
Eric Stallings
Amber Belcher
Tierra Belcher
Unseasonably Warm Weekend Ahead for Aiken and Region
Aiken and nearby areas will see temperatures in the upper 80s to 90s this weekend with mostly clear skies and low humidity. Meteorologist Bob Kurzeja notes May highs normally range from 78 to 87 degrees and warns humidity may rise slightly after a warm week.
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Savannah River
Bob Kurzeja
Kurzeja
WSRC to halt layoffs at SRS amid DOE impasse
Westinghouse Savannah River Company will not lay off 300 workers due to a budget impasse with the US Department of Energy. About 138 workers volunteered to leave to preserve others' jobs, with some already departing as the company shifts work to speed cleanup. Future layoffs remain uncertain as Congress drafts the next budget year. the Savannah River Technology Center was named a national lab, opening new mission opportunities.
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Savannah River Company
US Department of Energy
WSRC
Bob Pedde
Pedde
DOE
SRS
Congress
Savannah River Technology Center
Aiken man charged after undercover drug buy
Aiken County deputies arrested Christopher M. Jackson after an undercover drug buy. Investigators seized over $2,800 and four pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Mockingbird Lane. Jackson, 27, faces two counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, distribution near a school zone, and possession of cocaine. He was jailed at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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Aiken County
Michael Frank
Jackson
Congressman Joe Wilson Hosts Medicare Forum in Aiken
Congressman Joe Wilson will hold a public Medicare forum in Aiken at the Aiken Area Council on Aging on Morgan Street. Health care professionals, an AARP representative, and Howard Bazzarre of Aiken Regional Medical Centers will explain newly added Medicare benefits. Call 202-225-2452 for details.
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AARP
Howard Bazzarre
Aiken
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