City pauses on water and sewer rate hikes in Aiken
City officials delay planned water and sewer rate increases after new figures from Aiken County show regional wastewater plant renovation costs lower than earlier estimates. Interim City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh said the revised annual cost is about 760,000, reducing the expected hikes and delaying actions to mid May.
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Van Hits Sidewalk in Toronto Killing Nine and Injuring Sixteen
A rented van plowed into a crowded Toronto sidewalk killing nine and injuring sixteen before the driver fled and was quickly arrested. Police said witnesses described deliberate speed while investigators pursued unclear motives.
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Area Deaths Prompt Obituaries for Several Names
Obituary notice lists area deaths including Peter F. Murphy of North Augusta Malcolm Laborde of Aiken Rachel Williams of New Ellenton and William Kerrigan of Aiken with notices pending further details.
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New River View Park gym open ahead of Peach Jam July dates
North Augusta prepares to unveil two new River View Park Activities Center gyms with six automatic goals and 500 seat bleachers each. Rick Meyer says completion is four to six weeks away, just in time for Nike Peach Jam July 11 15. The facility will add security swing gates TVs tables in concession area and a commercial kitchen hood for expanded offerings and non sport events.
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