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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1990
Page
15
Mayor Mason J. Rollo won a second referendum in seven months to switch Jackson from council mayor to strong mayor by 293 to 226 with one spoiled ballot. The margin more than triple d his May 1 victory and the change now faces federal approval after county certification. Council opposition remains, with meta Pou a vocal critic amid the path to a new government structure.
Senator Strom Thurmond will keynote a National School of Excellence awards event at Aiken Elementary School cafeteria 2050 Pine Log Road Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The open house and refreshments follow. event is open to the public.
Auto insurance rates are rising in South Carolina though near the national average, with state Insurance Commissioner John Richards saying the Legislature’s rate-cutting steps keep the rise modest. Statewide increases run about 5 percent to 4 percent, adding roughly 42 dollars to the typical 527 dollar policy, aided by moves shifting costs to high-risk motorists. Insurers seek a second round of rate hikes in a year.
Chris McCluskey a Clemson University sophomore did not take a break during fall break. He spent time with his girlfriend ate home cooked meals slept caught up on movies and visited family.
The wife of a senior U S senator wore a cast bearing Cast Your Vote 4 Strom while voting on Tuesday. Linda Dean’s granddaughter Nicole Overby, a student at Gloverville Elementary, said she favored her school principal Gloria Rush in the election.
Local notices celebrate birthdays for Tammie Storey Freddy Seay and Betty Sharp Maybanks Taylor. Friends and family send well wishes and memories in the community announcements.
Nancy Moore, a 19 year old USC student, voted for her father U S Sen Strom Thurmond in the general election marking a historic first ballot. She called it an exhilarating experience as she joined her parents at the polling place and predicted a likely victory for Thurmond despite his age.
Voters across Aiken County turned out in steady streams for state and local races in a non presidential election. Poll workers reported solid turnout at 60 precincts with lines forming in several locations and observers noting the day’s momentum and desire for change.
The National Association of Realtors reports South Carolina had a 12.6 percent rise in third quarter home sales, the fifth highest nationwide. Median prices show Columbia at 79500 and Charleston at 76200, with a statewide steadier economy and inbound migration cited as factors.
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