Notices Bill Problems Grow But Who Gets Blame
Tax bills for 1982 in Aiken County are delayed past election day triggering voter anger and accusations of politics. Citizens cite higher bills and late mailings while officials cite Act 208 reappraisal and other factors. Some residents face drastic increases and note timing clashes with federal tax deadlines and penalties.
Delayed Aiken County Tax Bills Spark Election Concerns
Tax bills for Aiken County will be late by 3 1/2 months, with mailed notices from Aug 28 last year delayed to Dec 15 this year at the earliest. Officials cite Act 208 changes and unavoidable events, while critics call it a political tactic to obscure tax increases before the election.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
General Assembly
S. C. Tax Commission
Aiken
Berkeley
Clarendon
Darlington
Kershaw
Sumter
Union
Marines Rotate As Beirut Mission Winds Down
Beirut Lebanon AP U S Marines begin rotating forces in Beirut with units from Camp Lejeune NC already moving to helicopters. After three months of two Lebanon trips some Marines hope to sail home in three days with the goal of reaching home by Thanksgiving.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
32Nd Marine Amphibious Unit
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Parties Offer Safe Halloween Alternatives In Aiken Area
Aiken and North Augusta officials promote safer Halloween amid contamination fears. District events include an under 12 party at Weeks Center 5 to 7 p.m. with contests and prizes, a Monster Bash on SC 421, and an Optimist Club costume event at Riverview Park. Public advisories urge supervision and tamper resistant packaging.
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Weeks Center
Whiskey Road
Recreation Department
John Green
The
Valley Recreation Association
S.C. 421
Walker Rescue Unit
Optimist Club of
North Augusta
Riverview Park
Brooks Metts
Palmetto Poison Center
University of South Carolina
Ralph Gunnells
Dr. Metts
Abigail van Buren
McDonalds
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