Aiken approves Kensington townhomes despite opposition
Aiken City Council voted 5 2 to approve a concept plan for 60 Kensington Place townhomes. Dissenters Gail Diggs and Lessie Price voiced traffic and neighborhood concerns while noting past rezonings and potential road impacts on Powderhouse and Whiskey Roads.
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Aiken
Kensington Place
Gail Diggs
Lessie Price
Vanderbilt
Powderhouse Road
Diggs
Philip Merry
Whiskey Road
Merry
Kensington
Michael Smith
Price
North Augusta advances Project Jackson housing bonds plan
North Augusta City Council approved a resolution backing acceptable developer commitments for Project Jackson and its master developer agreement. The 6-1 vote included James Adams in opposition. The move covers financing and bond issuance refinancing for Medac Deck and Municipal Center, with hotel and senior living center pending final terms. City Administrator Todd Glover said negotiations continue and a final commitment is near.
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North Augusta
Project Jackson
James Adams
Medac
Todd Glover
Deaths and Funerals in Aiken and Florence
Obituary notices for Rhonda Arnold Julia Evans and Kaethe Karpinski in Aiken plus Clovis Summer and Dr James Holsenback in Florence. Funeral services and arrangements listed for local area residents with dates and family notifications.
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Rhonda Arnold
Aiken
Julia Evans
James Holsenback
Florence Kaethe Karpinski
Clovis Summer
Contact Information for News Office
General offices and phone numbers listed for Newsicom include 803 648 2311 and 803 644 2401 for public inquiries and newsroom contacts.
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Newsicom
Walsh urges action as child abuse seen as widespread
TV figure John Walsh told USC Aiken donors that child abuse is a global problem affecting rich and poor alike. He cited 55 abuse victims aided by the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County and recounted his personal tragedy after his son Adam was abducted and murdered.
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John Walsh
Usc Aiken
Aiken County
Beverly Hills
Walsh
Fox
Lifetime
Dede Riles
Gayle Lofgren
Charlotte Holly
I AM One
Child Advocacy Center
Convocation Center
Two teens charged in New Ellenton murder case
Kayla Moore 18 and Jayson Miles 17 charged at 4 15 a.m. Sunday with the murder of 74 year old David Mackie whose body was found in a trailer fire in New Ellenton. Autopsy cites blunt and sharp force injuries. Investigators say Moore had been staying at the trailer before the blaze reported after a loud explosion.
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New Ellenton
Kayla Nicole Moore
Jayson Antonio Miles
David Mackie
Aiken County
Aiken
Tim Carlton
Mackie
Kayla Moore
Moore
Atlanta
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