Montmorenci Poised for Fire Protection District Vote
Aiken County Council advanced second reading of an ordinance to create a Montmorenci fire protection district, detailing steps toward a referendum and district formation. The measure, described as pioneering by officials, will undergo third reading on Nov 21 after revisions. The meeting also honored three retiring councilmembers with gifts.
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Montmorenci
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Ralph F. Cullinan
Aiken County Election Commission
Cleve
Edmunds
Forest L. Kirby
L.V. Davis
Davis
Kirby
Aiken Lexington football officials praised Hornets for discipline
An Aiken photographer was told by sideline officials that the Hornets were the best behaved and most disciplined team seen this year. The note followed praise of sportsmanship and learning good sports conduct.
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Aiken-Lexington
Aiken
Hornets
Inside Today A Cake Bake Serves More Than Appetites
A cake bake feature highlights a local bakery, its distinctive treats, and community appeal. Readers learn about flavors, fondant designs, and the bakery’s role in neighborhood gatherings.
Cool Night Warm Day Expected
A stretch of fair skies and sunny days brings color as leaves loosen and fall. Thursday expects a high in the lower 70s with a cool low near 40, while precipitation remains unlikely. Showers possible Friday with weekend highs in the mid 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s.
Carter Steps In To Mediate Egypt Israel Talks
President Carter personally mediates Egyptian Israeli peace talks in Washington after separate meetings with delegations raise questions of progress. Dayan cites difficulties but officials call them routine issues in the treaty framework and progress toward renewed negotiations.
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Washington
Carter
Camp David
Moshe Dayan
White House
Dayan
Egypt
Wagener Addition Approved By Board Despite Cost Overrun
The Aiken County Board of Education tentatively approved an Wagener Elementary School addition with an estimated potential overrun of 27700 dollars. Architect John Wells said low bidder negotiations may reduce costs by four to five percent for the media center and classroom project. The plan includes a library plus and possible vocational wing. design and bids are separated from other Wagener-Salley renovations. The board directed Wells to develop plans and approved purchasing a computer lease purchase after 20 months. Transportation mileage rate increased from 14 to 16 cents.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Wagener-Salley High School
Wells
Charles F. Kneece
T.B. Willis
L.L. Willis
Willia
Barnwell
Knight and Hill vie for Aiken County Council seat two
Gordon L. Knight 28 a Georgia native and Republican challenges incumbent Medwell Hill for Aiken County Council seat two in New Ellenton. Knight says his inexperience can bring new ideas and simpler processes after living in the area just over a year.
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Lin Smithwick
New Elenton
Gordon L. Knight
Medwell Hill
Aiken County Council
Knight
Georgia
New Ellenton
Sam
Hill Seeks Second Term in Local Council Race
Medwell Hill, completing his first term on the council, reflects on two years in office in the New Ellenton area. A resident since 1952, Hill has five years as magistrate for New Ellenton and Jackson and notes progress with room for improvement while citing changes implemented over the period.
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Lin Smithwick
Aiken County
Medwell Hill
Ellenton
Jackson
Hill
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