Three Aiken councilmen sworn in with results announced
Three Aiken City Councilmen were sworn in by City Manager Roland H. Windham as Election Chairman Richard Johnson Jr. announced Nov 3 results. Hightower led with 908 votes while Durban had 384 and Hastings Wyman 368 with several write ins.
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Hastings Wyman Sets Record Straight on Swearing In
Hastings Wyman says councilmen are sworn in only once every four years but notes they are sworn at more often during meetings. He claims the public disputes and heated sessions drive the comments.
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State Urges Higher Proof in Parental Rights Case
In a Supreme Court bid the state seeks to define the evidence needed to permanently remove children from parents. The Ulster County case involves John and Annie Santosky where a 51 percent threshold was used to prove permanent neglect. The court previously ruled penniless parents have no right to free legal help in such matters.
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Inflation jumps as wholesale prices rise in October
Washington AP reports wholesale inflation accelerated to a 6.8 percent annual rate in October driven by higher automaker prices for 1982 cars. Food and energy fell, energy ease offset by gasoline and capital equipment gains. 12 month pace would hit 6.8 percent if October held. Retail CPI in September was 14.8 percent. October CPI pending.
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Aiken County to Sharpen Finance as New Administrator Speaks
W Scott Barnes outlined aims to ease the property tax burden while maintaining services. He pledged frugal spending, potential tax increases when needed, and exploration of new revenue sources. He stressed reform toward a professional-manager government and a five-year capital plan. Barnes noted prior turnover in county administration and outlined priorities including asset inventories and internal controls. He previously served as Pasco County Florida administrator.
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