Aiken County eyes 2.4 millage hike to fix budget
County officials discuss a last resort 2.4 mill increase to 72.3 mills in a 62.7 million proposed budget. The plan would raise about 1.5 to 1.6 million annually and, on a 150000 dollar home, add roughly 14.40 dollars. The ice storm Winter Storm Pax cost the county about 33 million dollars and two major budget events defined 2015 16. Andrew Siders questions the move, seeking further cuts and all options. The measure awaits two more readings and a public hearing before final approval.
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Two Arrested in Burglary of Cellphone Store
Local police report two suspects were arrested after a burglary at a cellphone store. Authorities say the break in occurred overnight, with officers recovering several items linked to the crime. Investigators continue to question the pair as they seek potential accomplices.
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Bennie Riley of New Ellenton Carretha Jones Phillips of Pelion Lauren Celeste McKinney of Aiken Margaret Watson Mathis of Aiken Alex E Williams of Aiken Peggy Seigler of North Augusta Richie Dean Coleman of North Augusta Deaths and Funerals 6A
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Pelion
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Aiken
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Peggy Seigler
North Augusta
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Level Up program helps teens practice job interviews
Regena Brackett, Hampton Inn general manager, praised Dana Gary after a mock interview at Helping Hands. Gary, a Midland Valley High School sophomore, was among 40 plus participants in Level Up, a joint program by Aiken Youth Empowerment and Columbia Urban League offering mock interviews, summer work stipends, and career guidance for foster youths.
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Dana Gary
Helping Hands
Brackett
Gary
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Aiken Youth Empowerment
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Scott on body cameras funding not federal mandate
U S Senator Tim Scott argues against nationwide mandates for body worn cameras but backs funding to help law enforcement acquire them. He stresses federal support should aid agencies without federalizing local policing, while citing Walter Scott’s 2014 North Charleston death to illustrate policing transparency needs.
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R-S.c
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Walter Scott
North Charleston
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