Aiken officials seek 2018 budget with tax and fee tweaks
City council approved first reading of the 2018 budget proposing a 3 mill property tax increase and a 1 percent hospitality tax rise. A wastewater rate hike 25 cents per 1000 gallons funds upgrades at Horse Creek plant, and park center fees rise. Dickert opposed multiple measures. the council also passed franchise renewals and easements unanimously.
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Red White and Blue BBQ fundraiser in Aiken for Saratoga War Horse
The Red White and Blue BBQ at Newberry Hall in Aiken will raise funds for Saratoga War Horse. Organizer is the Aiken Newcomers Club. tickets are 65 each. Activities include barbecue, cash bar, wine pull, seat auction, shag dancing, and 18 local celebrities in faux horse races. Raffle prizes include stays at Royal Hideaway Playacar and Allegra Mayacar. Information lines list contact numbers and locations for Plum Pudding and Lionel Smith Ltd. The event highlights support services for veterans with PTSD through interaction with retired thoroughbreds, provided at no cost to veterans.
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Fall Weather Clears In Aiken Area This Week
The Aiken area will see sunny skies through the weekend after a Monday cold front. Highs near 69 to 78 degrees with cool overnight lows around 43 to 49. normal for this time of year. A hydrologist notes the air will stay dry and pleasant into Friday with continued warmth by weekend.
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