Editorial Turns The Tide On Amazon Tax Break
The South Carolina House reversed a prior vote and approved a five year exemption for Amazon in a deal expanded to 125 million dollars investment and 2 000 jobs. The plan aims to boost construction, sales tax receipts and regional economic activity despite initial opposition from Gov Haley and local businesses.
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S.C
Amazon.com
Amazon
South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Nikki Haley
Haley
Lexington County
House
Tom Young
Aiken Standard
Rob Novit
Novit
Palmetto
Young
Aiken County
Senate
Publisher and Editor Roles Highlight Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Editor leads the Aiken Standard with Phillip Yates production oversight and staff roles across shunter and digital platforms. The notice details leadership titles and contact pathways for readers and contributors.
Education Matters with Donna Moore Wesby airs on ASTV channel 95
Donna Moore Wesby hosts a daily program on ASTV channel 95 offering educational and motivational content. The show discusses home influence on schooling, school transitions, SAT and ACT deadlines, and community programs to boost graduation rates. New episodes air daily at 7 am, noon, and 10 pm with repeats on Wednesdays at noon.
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Donna Moore
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Atlantic Broadband
Aikenstandard. Com
Edmatt
Dwesby
Edmatt.com
Lawmakers Split Over Amazon Tax Break Sparks Job Debate
South Carolina House votes five year sales tax exemption for Amazon draws mixed reaction. Rep Kenny Bingham defends job creation while opponents cite last minute promises and lobbying by Main Street Fairness critics including Rep Jenny Horne and Rep Harry Ott. Revenue pressure and public-opinion shifts cited as tipping points.
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Main Street
Walmart
Target
Summerville
Jenny Horne
R-Daschester
S.C
Main Street Fairness
Amazon
Aiken Council Faces Designs for New Complex
Haley Hughes reports on design options presented to the County Council for a new complex. Council members debate a “wow” factor while one critic urges focus on budget and timely completion. Dismissive remarks target former spending on infrastructure and delays.
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Aiken
Haley Hughes
County Council
McMillan Pardan Smith
Chuck Smith
Fine Deering
Trolley Run
Sage Creek
Chucko
DOTs distracting yellow traffic signs plop in Aiken district
In Aiken the Department of Transportation installed garish yellow signs warning of upcoming traffic lights to test drivers reactions. The signs distract from the road and upset residents who value historic beauty. Rep. Tom Young is urged to address the issue.
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Department of Transportation
Aiken
Tom Young
Molly C
Gray Aiken
Joplin High Principal Reflects on Tornado Devastation
Principal Kerry Sachetta describes scenes of World War II level destruction after a massive tornado struck Joplin Missouri. Cars were driven into a hospital and neighborhoods were wiped clean as debris and splintered trees littered the area with extensive damage across the city.
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Joplin
Kerry Sachetta
Aouteen Tal
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