Counties face GOP primary funding dispute in South Carolina
Four county election commissions Beaufort Chester Greenville and Spartanburg filed a suit in the South Carolina Supreme Court arguing a 2008 law does not apply to a 2012 primary. They contend the Election Commission lacks authority to run the primary and to contract with the Republican Party to cover costs. The counties say public funds would be used for a private function and seek to push costs onto the parties. The General Assembly allocated 680000 to the State Election Commission for the primary, while the commission estimates about 1300000. The SC Republican Party pledges to cover the shortfall with donations and fundraising.
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Beech Island man gets 90 days for cyclist death
Daniel W. Johnson 42 pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2010 Beech Island crash that killed Maj. Matthew Burke, an orthopedic surgeon from Fort Gordon. He received a five year sentence suspended to 90 days to be served on weekends and apologized to Burke’s family.
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Aiken GOP Dinner with Gingrich Sells Out
The Aiken Republican Club sold out its October 28 dinner featuring former Speaker Newt Gingrich. A waiting list is maintained for cancellations as preparations continue for the event.
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Death notices in local area honor Gerald Lacy Copley and Suzette Alger Howard
Area obituaries report the deaths of Gerald Lacy Copley and Suzette Alger Howard from Aiken. The notices provide brief biographical details and funeral arrangements. The page also includes movie listings and classified ads, with community notices and weather updates.
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Aiken
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Public input sought on S C retirement reform hearing today
The South Carolina Senate Finance subcommittee including Sen. Greg Ryberg will hold a public hearing at Aiken Technical College at 5 p.m. in room 701 of the 700-800 building. He notes about 19 billion dollars in unfunded liabilities and says future checks may require changes that affect taxpayers, employees, and retirees.
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New rule limits use of district material center
Jean Hutto of the Aiken County School District announces an effective November 1 change barring private schools from using the instructional material center on Edgefield Avenue for die cuts and laminating. A letter dated earlier this month informs private schools they must vacate by October 31, ending years of shared access with the First Church preschool program and others.
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Private schools fear center closure hurts preschool funding
Mary Maddrey, director, says the center’s closure would impact her preschool and other area private schools that rely on laminating and die cut services. Deputy Superintendent David Caver notes private and church schools use the facility, while First Presbyterian Church volunteers would pay more if possible.
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