Ballot Box Holds Key To Change
In a nationwide election voters decide on leadership as Bush seeks a second term against Clinton and Perot. Race features many close senate contests including women candidates. Clinton campaigns in Denver and New Mexico while Perot attacks both rivals. Polls show tightening margins as voting begins across the country.
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Early Voters Turn Out As Aiken County Polls Open
Voters formed long lines at 7 a.m. across 89 precincts as Aiken County began this election day. Despite heavy fog in some areas, officials reported smooth operations with over 45,000 of 59,000 registered voters expected to cast ballots by 7 p.m. Temperatures in the high 70s and cloudy skies were anticipated to ease by mid morning.
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Voting Hours in Aiken County General Election
Polls open until 7 p m as officials deploy one voting machine per 250 voters to speed results. In Precinct No 4 Johnson notes 25 ballots in 12 minutes with over 15 machines in large precincts and no complaints or allegations reported.
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North Augusta approves 1998 budget to hold taxes
North Augusta City Council first reading approves an 115 million dollar budget for 1998 that keeps taxes at current levels. A separate 90.6 mill tax rate for FY 93 is set with 10 mills for debt service and the rest for city operations. A master bond ordinance for water and sewer improvements and a recycling center resolution are also approved. Council discusses public safety revenue projections and holds a positive view on keeping user fees in check. The budget is noted as unusually smooth this year.
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N E Council Approves Sewer Law Amid Protest
The New Ellenton City Council approved a controversial sewer ordinance four to three after a lengthy meeting filled with protests. Key votes came from Mayor Randy W. Shaw and council members Richard Foster Millard Howington and Darryl Whitman for the final version. Opponents Axel Adams Vivian Edwards and Jimmily Williams raised objections as the measure required sewer taps by a set date and set tiered charges with a cap at 15 000 gallons, totaling 47 dollars.
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Community Feedback Line Opens With Call Instructions
Readers are invited to share news ideas by calling 648 2311. The notice emphasizes a direct line for tips and story suggestions to help the newsroom pursue local interests.
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Supreme Court Seeks Opinion on South Carolina Redistricting
The U S Supreme Court asked Solicitor General Kenneth Starr to file a brief on South Carolina redistricting. The case questions if court drawn districts violate the Voting Rights Act after a federal panel redrew lines for Congress and state offices. The Reapportionment Advisory Committee argues more majority black districts could exist.
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Aiken Grads Buck National Job Picture
USCA data show local graduates fare better than national averages with 58 percent satisfied with jobs and 56 percent receiving full time offers in six months. A late 1991 USCA survey of 102 alumni reports 35 percent employed part time and 7 percent still seeking full time work.
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Leading Indicators Fall In September
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 0.3 percent in September, the third 0.3 percent drop in four months and the second consecutive decline, signaling ongoing economic sluggishness into next year despite a 2.1 percent GDP rise in the third quarter.
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