Council hires doctor for 24 hour jail consults in Aiken
After 80 days without an on site physician at the Aiken County Jail, Dr. Howard G. Royal Jr. is to provide 24 hour consultative duties beginning today. Sheriff Ralph Gunnells says 106 inmates are ill and worries about liability and emergency room trips. Royal will be paid 15000 dollars annually and will conduct at least one weekly sick call.
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Aiken County Audit Approves Nursing Home Review
The Aiken County Council approved Griffin Wade and Company to audit the county including the Mattie C Hall Nursing Home and an earlier PSA audit. The firm notes unimplemented state recommended procedures in the Tax Collector’s office and recommends safeguards for cash stamps and separate duties. Delinquent tax collection steps and EMS billing improvements are also discussed.
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County Council Submits Roads To State
Aiken County votes to submit 32 miles of paved roads to join the state highway system to shift maintenance costs and free C funds for dirt roads. Officials note standards are unconfirmed and any nonaccepted miles return to county control. Public Works lists paving needs with $1.4 million C funds available.
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W. Scott Barnes
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William Clyburn
Hill
Fay Hatcher
Ralph Cullinan
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