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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

20 May 2003

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Aiken Standard

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Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 2003

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10

Forecasting change for hurricane season sparks alert

Forecasters note rising tropical storm activity since 1996 and warn residents to prepare. FEMA director Mike Brown criticizes lax preparedness while announcing five day hurricane forecasts replacing three day advisories to aid longer range planning for coastlines and Navy needs. Experts predict eight to six hurricanes this year with named storms Ana to Wanda.

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Mike Brown Federal Emergency Management Agency Navy William Gray Weather Research Center Ana Bill Claudette Danny Erika Fabian Grace Henri Isabel Juan Kate Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda
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Global SARS outbreak prompts airline screenings at WHO meeting

Health officials from around the world were screened on arrival for SARS as the WHO opened its first annual session since the outbreak. Brundtland urged cross border cooperation while officials reported 16 infections linked to flights early in the spread before enhanced airline screening measures.

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WHO Geneva World Health Organization Gro Harlem Brundtland Brundtland World Health Assembly
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Millage Battle Proposes 71 Mill Rate in City of Aiken

Aiken plans a second reading and public hearing on June 9 for a proposed 71 mill tax rate. A $100,000 home would face about $4,000 assessed value taxable at 0.071, with additional school district levies. Comptroller notes the county board seeks 147.6 mills, a 15 mill rise over this year amid South Carolina education cuts.

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Aiken Aiken County Brock Heron
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Taxing times in North Augusta residents face higher bills

County chief details how a 15 mill increase would raise a $100000 home’s tax by about $60 while current mill values and vehicle tax rollbacks shape bills. The City of North Augusta adds municipal taxes, with vehicle rates set to adjust under a 2000 statewide referendum. Contact Philip Lord for details.

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