Medians Proposal Sparks Landowner Backlash and Debate
Council faces opposition from landowners and business leaders over a Pine Log Road median project. Ryberg recalls Hardee's closure as an example of traffic barriers, while Earnest and Alvanos urge abandoning the plan. Papouchado defends public support as residents press for safety through alternatives.
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Buzz) Jackson III
Ryberg
Council
Hardee's
Pine Log
Silver Bluff
Alvanos
Beasley seeks broad appeal in revised speech
Beasley tells the state Chamber of Commerce that he aims to unite diverse perspectives with his revamped speech. He argues for opening minds to discuss heritage and draws a contrast with a Confederate soldiers memorial by noting his plan would place the flag alongside it, per comments from a car sales manager.
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State Chamber of Commerce
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Steve Funderbank
Beasley
City arts center funding debate turns to fundraising
The council hears that downtown center funding continues with a vacant executive director post and a cash flow problem. Perry offers to volunteer his fundraising services while Karen Papouchado questions the value of help. The city has extended a $20,000 loan, with about $9,000 repaid from rentals amid project setbacks.
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Karen Papouchado
Perry
Papouchado
Samuel
Aiken Exhibit Teaches Kids Farm Origins Through Animals
Extension agent Terry Mathis notes the annual county exhibit helps 700 plus children understand where milk and meat come from. Marie Reese supplies most animals from her Jackson dairy farm as youngsters like Zack Murgan enjoy calm, friendly animals and free coloring books from the SC Farm Bureau.
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Zack Murgan
Terry Mathis
Marie Reese
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Mathis
S.C
Winn-Dixie
Thurmond Helps Delay SRS Job Cuts
Sen Strom Thurmond pressed Energy Undersecretary Thomas Grumbly to delay layoffs at the Site until next year's fiscal uncertainties are resolved. About 2,000 jobs were postponed in the spring after his intervention.
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Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
Thomas Grumbly
SRS
Ohio Brass Company
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