RSR commitment to safety praised at Aiken County plant bid
RSR Corporation announced plans to build a 100 acre battery recycling facility between US 278 and SC 302 in Aiken County employing up to 185 workers. Albert P. Lospinoso, president, says the plant will mirror other sites in California Indiana and New York and serve the southeastern United States once hazardous materials permitting is approved, likely two years away.
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RSR Corporation
Carroll A. Campbell
Aiken County
S.C
Albert P. Lospinoso
RSR
Dallas
Texas
California
Indiana
New Yorkiken
RSA
United States
Lospinoso
Con
Apathy wins big as low turnout marks Aiken council race
In Aiken’s city council election the four uncontested incumbents were reelected, but voter apathy dominated tilting turnout to 5.5 percent of 11,252 registered voters. Incumbents Anaclerio Perry Radford Price won reelection. write-ins totaled 3 for Price and 4 for Radford amid a historically low turnout.
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Aiken
Election Commission
Richard Johnson
Michael Anaclerio
Robert S
Skipper) Perry
Eric M. Radford
Lessie B. Price
Anaclerio
Perry
Pro-Tem
Beech Island Water Rights Case Sets Wholesale Sales
An Aiken County judge ruled that Beech Island Must Supply WPSA must continue selling water at wholesale rates to Valley Public Service Authority while protecting Beech Island customers. The decision limits Beech Island sales north of Pine Log Road and east of Storm Branch Road and requires periodic seller buyer consultations.
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Aiken
Master In Equity
Robert Smoak
Beech
Valley Public Service Authority
Beech Island
WPSA
Smoak
Pine Log Road
Storm Branch Road
Pine Log
Storm Branch
VPSA
South Carolina counties reject proposed sales tax hike
Four counties approve a penny sales tax rise while Chester and Florence back it. Richland Lexington Union and Greenwood vote down. Chester 1,864 to 1,458. Florence 7,275 to 4,403. In Lexington 23,494 against 6,552 for. Richland 22,141 against 11,760 for. Union 2,962 against 570 for. Greenwood 4,357 to 1,906. Unofficial results prior to Tuesday.
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Florence
Richland
Lexington
Union
Greenwood
Chester County
Lexington County
Richland County
Union County
Greenwood County
Community tips line and contact list for tips
Readers are encouraged to call 648-2311 with tips and names of local residents including Corinne L. Armistead and Willie James Coates. Additional contacts listed include Aiken Lucy Murphy, Falmouth Va, Stuart V. Parkman in Trenton, Hugh Turner in Aiken, and David M. Widener in Evans. See Page 4B for details.
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Corinne L. Armistead
North Sta
Willie James Coates
Aiken
Lucy Murphy
Falmouth
Stuart V. Parkman
Trenton
Hugh Turner
David M. Widener
Evans
Poorer Schools Back Legal Challenge Over State Funding
Officials in 29 lower wealth districts sue South Carolina over Education Finance Act 1977 arguing a heavier local burden due to shifting costs like busing improvements and employee benefits. Districts seek a judicially aided fair funding plan, hoping for compromise with legislators rather than court action. Local superintendents stress equal opportunity and lament funding inequities tied to income. Lawmakers acknowledge disappointment and worry the suit may slow progress.
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Columbia
Dale Strickland
Jasper County
Benefts
South Carolina
Carl Epps
State Education Department
Epps
Epps Sai
DARE program shows strong impact on student attitudes
A Gallup survey of 632 youths ages 11 to 18 reports more than 90 percent believe DARE helps them avoid drugs and handle peer pressure, with about 94 percent using two taught strategies. Lt. Tim Hoffman of the Aiken County Sheriff's Department praises DARE for anti drug work and fostering responsibility.
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Gallup
D.A.R.E
Cohol
Tim Hoffman
Aiken County
Red Ribbon Week Observed In Aiken District
The Aiken County School District reinforced anti drug messages during Red Ribbon Week ending last week. Students wore red to show commitment to staying drug free while administrators and Board of Education members wore ribbons in support at a public meeting.
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Alice In Chains
God Smack
Aiken County
Board of Education
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Jody Duggins
Debra Folk
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Dear Abby Food Television
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Lee County
John Wall
Wall
Senate Education
Nikki Setzler
D-West Columbi
Eric K. Ward
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