New Ellenton Faces Bankrupt Option and State Aid Quest
City officials led by Adams describe maintaining essential services including sanitation, water, and volunteer fire protection while payroll and utility payments strain the budget. A state loan of 525000 interest free could help keep sewer bonds current, but debt concerns and slow responses from officials complicate relief. Local leaders seek guidance from state and federal representatives as residents migrate away amid economic turmoil.
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Adams
Water Department
Adams Sai
New Ellen
Ton
State Budget and Control Board
New Ellenton
U.S
Butler Derrick
Strom Thurmond
Carroll A. Campbell Jr
Aiken County EMS Budget Sparks Hearing And Debate
Council members clash over a 1.9 million EMS budget for six ambulances with part time staff. Subcommittee rejects funding level, calls for extra substations in Petticoat Junction and New Ellenton College Acres, and urges increased training and retention of skilled personnel while opponents criticize costs and proposed facility plans.
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Aiken County
Strickland
Petticoat Junction
Jackson
New Ellenton
College Acres
Woltz
Holly
Shepherd
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Baggott
Dave Po
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
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Huriday
Tracy Lawrence
Aiken Mall
Mastercard
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