Graniteville reports third quarter profit and higher sales
Graniteville Company posts a $511,000 net income for the third quarter, reversing a $1 million loss a year earlier. Third quarter sales reach $64.2 million, up from $54.1 million in 1982, as the firm notes market improvement and adjusted styling to meet demand amid price competition in piece dyed fabrics. The period includes about $2.5 million in non recurring pre tax costs from Southeastern Public Service Company contest. The Hickman Division Reloaming Project advances with better quality, lower cost fabric.
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Miami
Graniteville Company
Victor Posner
Posner
Southeastern Public Service Company
Hickman
Council split over Scott Barnes performance in county reorganization
Aiken County officials give mixed reviews of County Administrator Scott Barnes two years after a government reorganization. Chairman Carrol H. Warner praises Barnes as capable yet criticizes the restructure as costly and not more efficient, while Mim Woodring notes Barnes e desires more delegation. Other council members praise Barnes' qualifications and policy implementation, with broader praise for changes attributed to council members themselves. Page 12A.
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Aiken
Scott Barnes
Dave Rosling
Barnes
Phil Jones
Judy Hoffmeyer
Bill Baker
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
Mim Woodring
Woodring
Ralph Cullinan
Cullinan
Jerry Michael
Mike) Toole
County Council
Council
Toole
Fay Hatcher
Barnes Survives Odds as Aiken County Administrator
After two years in office with strong opposition Barnes preserves his post amid a pattern of risky votes and reform momentum. He cites progress in capital projects, county organization, delinquent tax collection and EMS billing while promising better services and accountability under Home Rule.
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Aiken County
Barnes
Homer McGee
Sarin Sesh J
South Carolina
Public Works Department
Sheriff's Department
EMS
SRP Workers Not Harmed After Low-Level Radiation Exposure
Nine electricians at the Savannah River Plant absorbed very low levels of alpha particle contamination while removing two motors from the plant laboratory. Du Pont spokesman Jim Felder said the exposure, described as similar to a household smoke detector, posed no health threat and occurred during two work periods Friday night and Saturday morning.
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Savannah River
du Pont
Jim Felder
SRP Public Affairs
Felder
Have You Heard About Harte and Henderson Quip
Reporter Carroll Warner jokingly quotes solicitor Robert Harte about his staffer Susan Henderson with a left handed pun. Clemson fan Carroll Warner declares pride in USC Aiken to Chancellor Robert Alexander amid talk of a Clemson USC rivalry. Aiken Choral Society Messiah practice yields a soprano confusion over dynamic levels and a quiet start.
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Robert Harte
Susan Henderson
Carroll Warner
Clemson
Usc-Aiken
Robert Alexander
Usc-A
Columbia
Aiken Choral Society
Augusta hydro plant plans could lower Savannah River flows
South Carolina officials warn an Augusta proposed hydroelectric plant may reduce river flow to about 2000 cfs along a 4.5 mile Savannah stretch risking environmental damage and lower property values. Augusta backs 500 cfs with 1000 cfs spring minimum while state considers legal action. Authorities discuss with Aiken County and North Augusta officials as license talks advance.
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Augusta
Savannah River
South Carolina
Steve de Kozlowski
S.C. Water Resources
Savannah
Augusta Canal
S.C
Travis Medlock
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Commission
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