Sanford Hodges debate for final time in South Carolina
Gubernatorial contenders Mark Sanford and Gov. Jim Hodges clashed over public education health care and a gasoline tax increase in their last debate before the election Hodges blasted Sanford gas tax plans as wrong while Sanford defended income tax elimination to spur growth He argued the plan could boost small business and cited states without income tax as success stories The pair also sparred over a voucher plan school choice and rural health care funding with Hodges touting current education and health care funding amid tough times
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Mark Sanford
Jim Hodges
Sanford
Mark
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Aiken County Slips to 23rd in State Collision Rate
Aiken County ranks 23rd in South Carolina for traffic collisions in an AAA Carolinas study. The report notes rural counties Marlboro Edgefield and Marion also show higher mile for mile collision rates, challenging assumptions about road volume and risk.
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AAA Carolinas
David Parsons
AAA
Carolinas
Marlboro
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Marion
Six Aiken County Council candidates respond to Smart Growth survey
All six hopefuls for Aiken County Council answered the Smart Growth Aiken survey. The grass roots nonprofit aims to promote common sense growth and provide a voter resource. Executive director Marianne Pecoraro said the survey helps both candidates and voters and will run again in the General election.
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Aiken
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Smart Growth Aiken
Native Americans host first Horse Creek Pow Wow at Langley Pond
The Aiken area hosts the first Horse Creek Pow Wow at Langley Pond Park with dancing, crafts, and intertribal events Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, grand entry at noon, church service Sunday at 9 a.m. and another noon entry. Events run until about 5 p.m. Wanda Randall coordinates the gathering and Alabama resident Little Hawk will be circle keeper, drawing drumming and vendor crafts to the area.
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Aiken
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Goforth Stands Unopposed for District 5 School Board
Tom Goforth, a former elementary principal and longtime educator, runs unopposed for a second term on the Aiken County Board of Education in the general election next Tuesday. The Kentucky native with degrees from East Tennessee State and the University of South Carolina cites experience and a desire to support teachers as key to continuing district progress and team effort.
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Goforth Faces Budget Cuts and Education Push As School Board Member
Goforth discusses balancing Education Accountability Act expectations with realistic school funding. He notes about $5 million in district cuts over two years and urges for stronger parent involvement while acknowledging mobility and parental challenges. He emphasizes accountability and diligent budgeting amid resource shortages.
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