Voices From The City And County On Taxes And Rallies
North Augusta Mayor Lark Jones calls the settlement with video poker interests not ideal but acceptable for the city while Mayor Fred Cavanaugh questions a tax increase among council members. Aiken Electric manager Gary Stooks bury cites nonpolitical business reasons in trustee changes. Joan Tower hails Hopeland Gardens tours as turnout soars. Evangelist Tony Evans addresses a Columbia rally to a huge crowd. USC softball standout Tina Plews notes a 63 3 record and rising motivation. Rep Bob Inglis warns on church burnings while aiding Barnwell County church rebuild. Fernando Novas notes Argentina birdlike fossils as a major find. Lawyer Jack Swerling recalls inmate abuse cases. Doug Henderson urges funding for Savannah River Site and new council meeting norms. France Bush says prayer opening meetings could improve town governance.
Global privatized pensions threaten U S Social Security
Daniel Mitchell argues that Chile Australia and Britain moved to private retirement accounts, delivering higher replacement incomes and reduced government burdens while U S Social Security underperforms with low returns and growing deficits. He cites 2.2 percent versus 7 percent long term stock gains and predicts unfunded liabilities could reach 160 trillion by 2075, urging U S policymakers to adopt privatized models.
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Fuji plant expansion boosts Greenwood economy
Fuji Film plans a 200 million expansion in Greenwood South Carolina adding 100 jobs with average pay above 30 000 dollars annually. The project raises Fuji investment in the state to 1 billion dollars and will let the Greenwood facility produce all Fuji 35 mm color film sold in the United States. The move follows Honda’s 30 million plant in Timmonsville and underscores South Carolina’s growing economy.
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Letters 10 the editor TV competition critique
Readers vent about deregulation and lack of cable competition in Aiken County. They complain of high rates, constant infomercials, disruptive ads, and call for child friendly channels and reform. Also praise the SC Academic Team championship hosted at USC Aiken with thanks to Bob Alexander and staff.
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