Flags Rise Over Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
Supporters marked Armed Forces Days by raising eight flags at the park on Richland Avenue. Clergy, veterans, and NJROTC members assisted as the American flag and seven others representing South Carolina and the five branches were hoisted in sequence.
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Tarrel Clark
Rob Ferguson
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J.D. Pickett
Veterans Memorial Park Coalition
Carl Langley
Preston Maroney
Army
Leo Passmore
Marine Corps
Andy Legate
Navy
Cliff Turman
Air Force
Dennis Turner
Coast Guard
Aiken High School
Njrotc
Billy Zion
Savannah River Area
Ginny Southworth
United States
Deaths Melvin Herrin Ridge Spring Suedella White Williams
Obituary notices on page 7A report the deaths of Melvin Herrin of Ridge Spring and Suedella White Williams of North Augusta with standard memorial details and funeral arrangements.
Georgia Lottery Saturday Numbers Update
Midday Cash 3 draws 7 1 9. Evening Cash 3 draws 7 2 6. Cash 4 draw 0 2 4 8. Lotto Georgia results are 6 14 20 22 31 32.
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Aiken County Property Taxes Lower Than Neighbors Says Survey
A survey of eight counties finds Aiken County per residence taxes lower than Edgefield and Barnwell for a $100000 home. The comparison covers county government taxes only and excludes municipal and school levies. Aiken at 58.5 mills yields 229.32, while Edgefield at 85 mills is 333.20 and Barnwell at 74.5 mills is 292.04.
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Edgefield
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Aiken
Bill Shepherd
Association of Counties
Edgefield County
Barnwell County
Saluda
Lexington
Richland
Orangeburg
Beaufort
Property taxes rise for $100,000 homes in eight S C counties
The Association of Counties reports a $378.20 annual tax on a $100,000 home across eight counties. Saluda County leads with a millage of 120.9, producing a $473.93 bill. Aiken and Orangeburg differ, with Orangeburg imposing a 102 mill tax rate and a $170 higher bill than Aiken.
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Saluda County
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Aiken County
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Aiken
Spring at Hopelands garden show opens this weekend
The second annual Spring at Hopelands garden and flower show runs Sat through Mon May 25 at Hopeland Gardens and Rye Patch in Aiken. Presented by the Aiken Garden Club Council Friends of Hopelands Rye Patch and city, it features antique carriages 20 garden vignettes and exhibits from local nurseries florists and landscapers. The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum displays driving coaching art and photos. Opening reception Everything's Coming Up Roses is 6 8 p.m. Friday at Rye Patch with a $10 fee. Don Macey Trio performs. Saturday hours 10 30 a.m. 7 p.m. Bobby Tuba's Dixieland Band concert 6 p.m. on the Performing Arts Stage. Tea with music 4 6 p.m. Sunday. Monday 2 p.m. Pearl Fryar lectures Art of Topiary on the Doll House terrace. Aiken Civic Ballet performs 7 p.m. Doll House and Rye Patch host floral exhibits and arrangements. Call 649 4357 for more information.
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Hopelands
Hopeland Gardens
Rye Patch
Aiken
Don Macey
Bobby Tuba
Dixieland Band
Garden Club Council
Sculpture Garden
Pearl Fryar
Aiken Civic Ballet
Joan B. Tower
Weston Center Director Rules Out Missing Funds
Michelle Marrs acting executive director of the Margaret J. Weston Health Center says an audit will show no money is missing. She notes financial troubles stem from poor management, not theft, as the Weston Center board prepares to review an accounting firm report at Thursday night’s meeting.
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Michelle Marrs
Margaret J. Weston Health Center
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