Aiken County Eyes Flood Plain Ordinance Public Hearing
County and residents face new flood insurance rules as the flood plain program moves from emergency to regular phase. The plan requires homeowners in identified flood hazard areas to buy insurance and meet first floor elevation rules. A public hearing is set for April 24 with maps under review for 90 days.
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Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Eric P. Thompson
Planning Commission
McNair Estates poised to open for development
McNair Estates a 860 acre tract near North Aiken may open for development within six months owner James B Laquire says. 50 acres lie inside city limits planned for residences with some light industrial and commercial use anticipated. Road linking with Rutland Drive is under construction by James Henry Bledsoe and planned 80 foot right of way pending City Council approval.
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McNair Estates
North Aiken
James B. Laquire
Edgefield
Rutland Drive
James Henry Bledsoe
Saluda
Laquire
C.E. Dudley and
Aiken
House Approves Increased Pay for State Employees
The South Carolina House approved a pay plan granting state employees a 3.62 percent raise plus $450, with merit increases up to 2 percent for eligible staff. An amendment for a flat $882 raise for all 55,000 workers was defeated 82-21 amid objections it would cut real income for those earning above $12,000.
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Columbia
House
Ways and Means
David Beasley
Darlington
Beasley
Bill Campbell
Drichland
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