Aiken County School District Eyes 1 Percent Tax for Relief and Upgrades
A proposed 1 percent education capital improvement sales tax would fund renovations at five schools and offer a property tax credit through debt service relief. If approved in the November 4 election, districts expect 16 to 21 million dollars yearly for 10 years, totaling about 125 million for capital projects. The tax would raise the county sales tax from 7 to 8 percent, with at least 10 percent returned as a property tax credit, while operating millage funds ongoing costs and debt service funds facility needs.
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Aiken County
Failure of referendum would slow school renovations
If the 1 percent sales tax referendum is rejected on November 4, Aiken County school district will continue to fund upgrades with existing bonds and completed projects as funds allow. The district issues bonds yearly for capital needs, and property tax collections remain the sole approved method to service those bonds.
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Aiken County
Beth Spangler Stolen By Stefani Keeps Voice Run
Beth Spangler advanced on The Voice after a battle round steal. She and Mia Pfirrman performed I Turn to You with coaches Adam Levine and Stevie Nicks guiding. Pfirrman won the battle. Spangler was stolen by Gwen Stefani to remain in the competition.
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Beth Spangler
Adam Levine
Stevie Nicks
Mia Pfirrman
Christina Aguilera
Levine
Pfirrman
Spangler
Gwen Stefani
Inside today S.C. challengers hammer Gov Haley in last debate
The state news brief notes challengers hammer Gov. Haley during the final debate. Playoffs set to start in girls tennis and volleyball. Names listed include Allen Byrnes Parker Jr., Aiken Larry Samuel Edenfield Sr., Pelion Mildred Worley Gullion Webb, Aiken Deaths and Funerals.
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S.C
Haley
Larry Samuel Edenfield Sr
Pelion Mildred Worley
Gullion Webb, Aiken
Oaks Fall at St Thaddeus Church Grounds
Three year old children from Mead Hall watched as a crane prepared to remove an aging oak in the St Thaddeus Episcopal Church sanctuary and cemetery grounds. The tree, weakened by last winter’s freeze and a large branch fall earlier this month, posed safety risks but caused no injuries or headstone damage.
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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Mead Hall
St. Thaddeus
Mike Beckner
Aiken
Phu
Mike D’espsito
O.A.K. Services
O.A.K
Davis Kirkendahl
Gabrielle Blaszcak
Augusta Briggs
Grayson Kitchings
Lily Romagnoli
Nicholas Starlings
Amelia Claire Akins
Deja Frazier
Elizabeth Kicklighter
End of Heat as Fair Weather Continues at Western Carolina State Fair
The region enjoys cool sunny days with a 0 percent rain chance as Western Carolina State Fair runs. Temperatures forecast to reach 69 degrees high and 42 degrees low on Wednesday. National Weather Service meteorologist Bruce Cherry from Columbia confirms the numbers.
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Aiken
Weather Channel
Bruce Cherry
National Weather Service
Columbia
Aiken fair opens with $25 wrist band special
The Daily fair highlights a $25 wrist band at the gate as festivities run at Aiken fairgrounds on May Royal Drive through Saturday. Weather calls for dry, cool days with highs near 70s and lows around 40s, easing into the fair’s start.
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Royal Drive
Westerncarolinastatefair.com
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