High Spirits Sunday Sales Boost Aiken Revenues
Six months after a city referendum allowed Sunday alcohol sales, Aiken businesses have sold 14 yearly licenses, raising 42500 for recreation and tourism. Renovations begin at H Odell Weeks Activities Center and Rye Patch Guest Cottage, funded by the early revenue. Local leaders credit the move with immediate business gains, notably Outback Steakhouse in Augusta store sales.
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Sam Erb
Aiken Hospitality Group
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Budget debate may extend sessions in South Carolina
In Columbia the slow Senate budget talks could push the General Assembly into an extended session. House chair Bobby Harrell notes the 5.2 billion budget may miss June 5 adjournment, leaving no time for vetoes. Senate leader Glenn McConnell suggests a June veto session if needed. Daily costs of about 25 thousand dollars loom as agencies seek cuts to current-year budgets.
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Glenn McConnell
Charleston
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Budget delays widen as education funding fights linger
The 4a cuts of 8.7 percent since December reflect ongoing budget friction. Both chambers left Columbia on the first Thursday of June for the first time in seven years without budget work. Senators will face a slower pace and a renewed fight over education funding tied to a sales tax increase. Since 1996 the budget has cleared the Senate after May only once, with past years showing extended sessions and late June conference bills.
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Cash strapped budgets drive year of delay and gridlock
Legislatures nationwide battle with deep fiscal crises as budget fights extend past normal sessions. Lawmakers fear short-term compromises ignore long-term solvency, with Washington state facing a projected 2.6 billion dollar deficit over two years. An extended session is planned to attempt a spending plan.
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Bill Fromhold
House
Fromhold
Rosie Jones Wins Asahi Ryokuken International Championship
Rosie Jones captures a 2-under 70 to win the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship by three strokes over Wendy Ward at Mount Vintage Plantation. Moodie of Scotland falters with a 78, finishing tied for fifth as Jones becomes the first American to claim the event in three years and end a win drought for U S players on the LPGA Tour.
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Mount Vintage Plantation
Janice Moodie
Scotland
Meg Mallon
Gallman to Speak to School Board About Eliminated Post
James Gallman NAACP chairman will address the Aiken County School Board about the elimination of the Area 1 director of operations position. Brenda Smith shifts to Paul Knox Middle School principalship in Augusta, 2003-04. Local leaders urge representation for African American students amid expulsions.
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Area 1
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Paul Knox Middle School
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Augusta
Allman
Butler and Hunt clash in Aiken County sheriff race
Democrat Donald E. Butler and Republican Mike Hunt face off in a Tuesday special election for Aiken County sheriff in a bid to match turnout seen in the March primary. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with residents city and countywide eligible.
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Aiken County
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