Planning Budget Transfer Approved by Aiken County Council
Aiken County Council approved a resolution by a 5 to 4 vote transferring the remaining Planning Commission budget funds to the county budget. The move places Planning Commission staff into the county payroll and accounting systems under the proposed step grade salary plan at current pay rates. The action follows an April 16 ordinance directing use of county procurement, payroll, and accounting.
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Planning Commission
Aiken County
Commission
GOP Budget Plan Grows Stronger
Washington AP Republican leaders back a budget blueprint endorsed by President Reagan as House members sort through amendments to two rival plans. Democratic moderates and Republicans circulated a third outline, with Robert Michel saying he expects solid GOP support.
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Washington
Reagan
House
Robert H. Michel
Illinois
Homer McGee Seeks Third Term Amid Tax Fight in Aiken County
Homer McGee running for a third term on the Aiken County Council facing a tax increase issue. The District 6 councilman opposes higher taxes and a cost prohibitive step grade pay system. McGee, a conservative Democrat and owner of local memorial parks, cites districts’ trust and calls for tax restraint. Tomorrow: District 2.
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Homer McGee
Aiken
McGee
W. Scott Barnes
Aiken County
Aiken County Council District 6 hopeful profiles Marilyn Smith
Marilyn Smith a homemaker and longtime precinct worker enters the Democratic primary for District 6. She envisions open council communication and an annual taxpayer spending report while noting experience as a secretary realtor and substitute teacher and her family ties in Aiken.
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Marilyn Smith
Aiken
Ms. Smith
Bonnie
Jay
J.R
Jerry) Smith
Gander Martin Works
Terry Carter enters Democratic primary for Aiken County District 6
Carter, owner of Carter's Cable, campaigns to boost county emergency services. He cites only four ambulances and a need for more sheriff deputies to cover the large county, argues improved services attract business, and signals possible tax support. He and his wife Joyce live with son George in Stieffeltown.
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Aiken County
Terry Carter
Carter’s Cable
Aiken Cablevision
Carter
Aiken
Sheriff’s Department
Rhode Island
His
Joyce
George
Stieffeltown
Aiken County Council hopeful Lorenzo Fallaw seeks District 6 seat
Lorenzo Fallaw a 21 year veteran teacher and driver education instructor at Aiken High School runs in District 6. He an unopposed Republican in the June 8 primary and faces one of three Democrats in November. He cites teaching experience county residency and road conditions as key factors. He and his wife Kay have two daughters Angela and Lisa.
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Soc) Fallaw
Aiken County
Fallaw
Aiken High School
Aiken High
Fallan
Terry Carter
Marilyn Smith
Homer McGee
Fallon
Kay
Angela
Lisa
St. Mary Help of Christians School
Midland Valley Country Club
Tasty Dishes Low In Calories
A feature highlights low calorie meals with flavorful options. The guide outlines balanced eats suitable for everyday dining and suggests easy substitutions to cut calories without sacrificing taste.
Belvedere Voters OK Water System Purchase Bid
Belvedere Water and Sewer District commissioners won approval to pursue buying the North Augusta water system. Voters backed a $500,000 general obligation bond and a $1 million bond, with 912 for and 336 against. A judge will decide who operates the system, customers or North Augusta authorities.
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Belvedere
The
Election Commission
Valerie Harris
Commission
North Augusta
Ms. Harris
Water Distributors Inc
Brodie Couple Plans Bicycle Trip to Hilton Head
Mr and Mrs Wade Brodie will travel to Hilton Head this weekend by bicycle. The note appears in a Joy of Living luncheon series where Rev Jim Rivers joked about Baptists and stories of drunks.
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Wade Brodie
Hilton Head
Brodies
Island
Jim Rivers
Protest Denied On Security Grounds At SRP Rally
A federal judge blocked a planned anti nuclear protest at the Savannah River Plant front lawn citing national security, ordering the rally to be held several miles from the Department of Energy facility. Natural Guard organizer Brett Bursey said as many as 2000 people could attend.
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Aiken
U.S
Solomon Blatt Jr
The
Natural Guard
Department of Energy
Blatt
Plant
Brett Bursey
Columbia
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