Residents fear rezoning could enable commercial takeover
Chesterfield Street residents voice concern that a zoning change signals intent to push them out for business development. Marion Jones asks what protections exist for renters unable to move. Officials argue limited professional zoning won’t allow heavy commerce and that property owners aren’t forced out, while residents stress long term city vision and potential future impacts.
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State budget boosts layoff aid and health insurance subsidies
The plan allocates 1.2 million to insure layoff workers health coverage until new employment offers insurance. About 7 million funds higher insurance premiums for state workers. The Department of Mental Health gains 500 thousand after concerns over dangerous patient discharges.
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Department of Mental Health
Budget talks yield grocery tax pause amid Senate House clash
In a delayed budget session, Republicans and Democrats reached a compromise on tax breaks while shelving a $50 million plan to restore grocery sales tax to 5 percent. Sen. Land says amid layoffs and education cuts, more tax cuts are unaffordable. House Leader Quinn argues against raising taxes.
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Senate
John Land
D-Manning
House
Rick Quinn
Columbia
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Area Advisory Councils Considered in Five Districts Plan
Aiken Legislative Delegation splits the district into five advisory areas with councils. Bills amended to Act 503 of 1982 would let boards abolish offices or councils if deemed inefficient. Moore and Ryberg differ on uniform elimination rules and board autonomy. Local vote by Aiken County delegation will decide, with each member’s weighted vote based on constituents.
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Aiken
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Augusta
Belvedere
Horse Creek Valley
Graniteville
Wagener
Moore
Area Advisory Council
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Aiken County
Drought Hits State Crops As Water Supplies Fall Short
Farmers face severe drought with soybeans and cotton at risk as only a fraction of the crop has been planted. Greenville County requests voluntary conservation while officials warn streams run at historic lows and future restrictions may come if weather fails to improve. Lynn Stovall notes local reservoirs for drinking water are shrinking and officials urge conservation to avert shortages. Rod Cherry of the Natural Resources Department says broad water-saving measures are the primary remedy as heat rises.
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Greenville County
Greenville
Lynn Stovall
County Water System
Rod Cherry
Natural Resources Department
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