Growth Committee sparks Aiken City Council growth talks
A heated Monday session saw Planning Commission members push for control over an ad hoc growth committee. The debate covered who should serve, the scope of development along Whiskey Road, and the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Council members defended oversight while promising to include the commission in the process.
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Ronny Bolton
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Graham Tackles Medicare and Social Security Reform in Aiken
Rep. Lindsey Graham spoke to more than 60 medical and business leaders in Aiken urging reform of Medicare and Social Security. He argued for patient options and competitive packages, calling for reduced federal power and more preventive care, while acknowledging excessive regulatory burdens on medicine.
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Devereux Milburn Tourney honors 46 years of service
The Aiken Standard corrects a Saturday caption to note B T Barnes was honored for his forty six years of service to the Devereux Milburn tournament. The error concerns the 47 year old tournament's history and recognition.
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Aiken Standard
Devereux Milburn
B.T. Barnes
Partnership Build Gives Aiken Families New Homes on Sumter Street
Faleaser Elmore will move into a brand new house on Sumter Street as Busch Crossing opens, part of a joint effort by the Aiken Housing Authority and the City of Aiken to redefine affordable housing. The ceremony drew state and local leaders led by AHA Executive Director Reginal Barner, with Rep. Bill Clyburn and Sen. Tommy Moore praising the partnership and its impact on the community.
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New Labor
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Roger LeDuc
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Bill Clyburn
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New Ellenton wins sewer fee verdict against residents
In Aiken district court Judge Max A. Meek presided over two cases about New Ellenton residents not paying the $25 monthly sewer availability fee. The city sought back payments from July 30, 1998 to Aug. 31, 1999 and ongoing $25 per month. Earl Martin was ordered to pay $1,009.20 after a summary judgment in favor of the city. Robert and Bettie Lipps faced a $625.40 claim plus ongoing fees, with a continuance requested to Aug. 6.
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Earl Martin
Martin
Gary H. Smith
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South side roads face failing marks on Whiskey Road
An Arcadis traffic study for a 2.75 mile Whiskey Road corridor from Pine Log to Chukker Creek shows intersections at Pine Log Road with a level of service F and Dougherty Road at E during peak hours. The report notes 340 accidents in three years, recommends signal timing and phasing fixes, and projects capacity of 30,000 cars daily in a decade with potential for a Dougherty to Silver Bluff connector.
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Dougherty Road
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Aiken
Roger Dyer
Chukker Creek Road
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Silver Bluff Road
Roger LeDuc
Ed Evans
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Tommy Moore
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