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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2004
Page
1
New Ellenton police chief Van McMillan was terminated for unprofessional conduct toward city employees. Sheriff reports say he called the town office April 7 about delinquent trash pickup, became violent and used profane language, then arrived at the office about 30 minutes later.
Aiken County Council approved an $8 million investment to build a 59,000 square foot facility at the Savannah River Research Campus. The lab, to open by early 2006, will host researchers from Savannah River National Laboratory universities and industry to develop hydrogen powered cars with Westinghouse Savannah River Co. leasing 40 percent of the space.
Jerome Dunbar sat in court as his stepfather Willie Lloyd pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2002 stabbing death of Sheryl Lloyd. Lloyd, 54, received an 18 year prison sentence from Judge James Williams. The case left family members seeking a sense of closure amid ongoing grief.
Six Republican candidates for U S Senate faced off in a statewide televised debate at Coastal Carolina University. Former Gov David Beasley touted executive experience while Jim DeMint claimed Washington leadership, Charlie Condon pressed on crime and deficits, and Mark McBride highlighted Myrtle Beach leadership. Other contenders included Thomas Ravenel and Orly Benny Davis, with focus on international exposure and nonpolitical backgrounds as they vie for second place behind Beasley before the primary.
South Carolina Senate delays action on a $5.5 billion budget after Sen. Greg Ryberg balks at reviewing the 514 page bill. The House approved the compromise 96 to 18 as lawmakers rush to force Gov. Mark Sanford to act before adjournment. The plan includes a $40 million marriage penalty tax cut and a $13 million estate tax reduction.
The proposal envisions a 3 percent pay raise for state workers, more funding for public schools and Medicaid, and uses a $155 million 2002 deficit as a fix. With an unexpected surplus and revised revenue forecast, the plan avoids agency cuts and includes a study of law enforcement. State Law would get $13 million for vehicle fleet replacement.
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