Riley Challenges Aiken County to Equip Children for Success
Gov. Richard E. Riley urged 600 residents in Aiken County to commit to better education during a Move to Quality forum at Midland Valley High School. He backs a back to basics approach focusing on reading writing and math and says the state must raise graduation standards to 20 units. Local officials and education leaders stressed math science and early readiness to compete in a tech era.
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Midland W. Riley
Staff Valley High School
Phil Jones
South Carolina
Richard
Richard E
Dick) Riley
Aiken County
Gov. Riley
Aiken
Midland Valley High School
John Locke
James Bostic
Clemson University Board of Trustees
Riegel Textile Corporation
Charlie Williams
Williams
Tax Auction Starts At Courthouse
About 120 people gathered at the Aiken County Courthouse for a large public auction of delinquent 1982 property taxes. Johnny Ray Field acted as auctioneer as roughly 300 parcels were offered with sale terms cash and same day payment, though the owner has 18 months to reclaim via repayment with interest.
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Aiken County Court House
Johnny Ray Field
Aiken County
Mildred Magness
W.H. Boylston
Grand Jury Subpoenas Nine Lexington Delegation Members
The Lexington County Grand Jury subpoenas nine members of the Lexington County delegation including Sen. Thomas L. Moore and Sen. Nikki G. Setzler to appear today after they missed a Sept. 19 meeting. Foreman Hampton Caughman cites issues including pari mutuel betting blue laws tax on resorts road tolls school board timing and magistrate numbers. Senator Moore notes willingness to discuss but questions the jurys precedent and premature scope of talks.
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Lexington County
Grand Jury
Thomas L. Moore
Nikki G. Setzler
Hampton Caughman
House
Ryan Shealy
Jarvis Klapman
Caughman
Sen
Moore
Aiken County
Setzler
Shealy
Lexington County Council
Sen. Moore
General Assembly
Riley backs NPR stance but seeks federal standards
Gov. Richard Riley said he is not opposed to a new production reactor at Savannah River Plant if waste disposal meets federal standards. DOE Secretary Hodel cited SC opposition and included SRP in talks despite GOP concerns. Riley supports SRP mission, favors an EIS, and aims for national waste policy clarity while promoting his Move to Quality tour.
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Richard W
Dick) Riley
Savannah River
Gov
Riley
Donald P. Hodel
U.S. Department of Energy
NPR
South Carolina
Columbia
Aiken
Department of Energy
DOE
Srp
Hodel
Hanford
Wash
Idaho National
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Senate
Washington
Idaho
Government figure attends Aiken event in My Fair Lady
Gov. Richard Riley appeared in the ballroom scene at the Aiken Diabetes Board production of My Fair Lady Friday night. The Governor was announced upon entry, received a standing ovation, and shook many hands as he moved to his seat.
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Gov. Riley
Aiken Diabetes Board
My Fair
Massive horse complex rising near Shultz Hill in North Augusta
Atlantic Coast Cutting Horse Association announces a 700000 facility on 25 acres between U S 1 and U S 25. Three barns with 100 stalls each will house horses for the Atlantic Coast Cutting Futurity held each January at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center. Foundations poured and steel erected. Ajusto Stall Co. of Weatherford Texas building. Completion targeted before the 1984 Futurity January 22 28. About 440 horses nominated to compete.
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Shultz Hill
Augusta
Atlantic Coast Cutting Horse Association
Augusta-Richmond County
U.S. 1
U.S. 25
Ajusto Stall Co
Weatherford
Tex
Aiken County Considers Resolution on NPR at SRP
The Aiken County Council may urge the Governor and state officials to back a proposed $4 to $6 billion NPR plant at the Savannah River Plant. Councilman Fay Hatcher leads the push at the 7 p.m. meeting at 736 Richland Ave. The DOE plans store the plant to boost national material production capacity.
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Aiken County
Secretary of Energy
South Carolina
Savannah River
Fay Hatcher
Richland Ave
Department of Energy
NPR
DOE
Srp
Donald P. Hodel
U.S. Department of Energy
Hanford
Wash
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
U.S. House of Representatives
Hoel
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Richard W. Riley
Judy Hoffmeyer
Tommy Moore Aiken
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