Local option sales tax faces uncertain fate in Aiken County
Tax money would fund county and municipal digests to cut property taxes with a first year relief at 63 percent rising to 71 percent later. Critics say the plan benefits business and large property owners and hurts the poor. USDA poll researchers note voter unfamiliarity and brief ballot language. If undecided voters split their vote, the option may fail.
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Local Option
Robert Botsch
Jan Lowder
USDA
USCA
Aiken County
Weekend Weather Outlook Across Regions
Warm forecast with sunny skies and highs near 80 across Sundy and Midlands. Coastal waters risk shallow flooding at high tides this morning and Saturday morning. Coastal beaches see unchanged sun and partly cooler mid 70s along shorelines.
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Midlands
FBI Drops Inquiry Into Inmate KKK Mass Burial Claim
The FBI closed its probe into Edward Allan Lee's allegation that black victims of the Ku Klux Klan were buried in a Fauquier County mass grave after Lee failed two polygraph tests. FBI spokesman Thomas F. Jones said no further investigation will be done.
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Washington
FBI
Fauquier County
Nevada
Edward Allan Lee
Lee
Ely State Prison
Warrenton
Ely
Thomas F. Jones
Mixed signals on 1991 economy amid cautious forecasts
Analysts present a split view on the coming quarter with several indicators weaker including orders for consumer goods and building permits while new plant and equipment orders rise. The Conference Board index sits at 143.3 in base 100 terms, down 1.1 percent from a year ago, as economists weigh whether a recession will occur and its potential depth.
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Michael Boskin
Bush
Council of Economic Advisers
Stephen S. Roach
Morgan Stanley & Co
New York
West Chester
Regional Financial Review
Economic Policy Institute
Dancers Call for Equal Charges Against Clients
An attorney for three female dancers contends that if his clients are charged for wrestling nude in gelatin at a private club, the men who hired them should face charges too. He said the law covers performers and payers alike.
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Columbia (Ap
Columbia Police Department
Brian Dumas
Local option sales tax debate draws city leaders
Aiken Mayor H. Odell Weeks opened a discussion on enacting a local option sales tax to fund city programs and curb future property tax hikes. Ralph Cullinan cited Savannah's 46 percent property tax drop after adopting local option and noted growing retail sales boost taxes. Officials warned against possible future millage hikes, while Mike Anaclerio urged voter accountability and Councilwoman Clark emphasized self sufficiency amid unpredictable federal and state funding.
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James M
Corky) Clark
Chamber
Aiken
H. Odell Weeks
Richmond County
Augusta
Ralph Cullinan
Savannah
Cullinan
Mike Anaclerio
Clark
South Aiken band gains pride from football success
South Aiken High School band director Noel Noel oversees a 66 member ensemble and ties its success to the football team 8 1 record and conference title. He notes the group often follows the team to the playoffs and emphasizes concerts over marching contests while several former members win college scholarships.
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Laurenza
Noel
South Africa
Midland Valley
Aiken High
South Aiken
South Carolina
Johnston
South Airien
Lori Apperson
Brandon Brooks
University of Kentucky
Joy Apperson
Lori
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