County Faces Budget Vote With Tax Hikes And Cuts
Aiken County proposes a 20 percent municipal aid cut over three years and a 10 cent per 1,000 gallon rate hike by the Public Service Authority. Dual taxation checks remain, DHEC satellite office funding is denied, and a public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 1 ahead of a June 30 budget adoption.
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Education push drives new facilities for equal opportunity
Cummings emphasizes equal access to competition and a skilled future workforce as information tech reshapes industry. He argues new facilities place education at the forefront and benefit the community, urging investment and modernization. Contact Rob Novit at movit aikenstandard.com.
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Abortion funding stalls South Carolina budget talks
Budget writers wrestle with state health plan abortion funding as negotiators head into final stages. Leaders say the issue blocks a $5 billion plan amid calls to preserve taxpayer money for other programs and avoid court and police cuts.
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Boater Sentencing Set After Home Invasion Crash
Oder matt faces 27 years without parole as the Derry County Solicitor's Office seeks a harsh sentence. The incident followed a break in when Macklen and McDevitt allegedly collided with the boat carrying Oder matt while fleeing. Macklen was arrested about three days later and has remained jailed since 2008.
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