Community fights dog attacks on sheep and horses near Seaton’s farm
Seaton says dogs killed horses nearby though she lacks proof and photos. A neighbor recalls seeing three dogs chasing sheep in a field. February ice storm left a 31-year-old Morgan mare and a mule wounded, with prior dog attacks on other horses in the area. Seaton is a noted carriage driving figure seeking herd protection.
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Community calls for stricter penalties as dogs roam
Dede Biles reports on residents seeking accountability for loose dogs in Aiken County. Seaton advocates stricter penalties and supervision after equine incidents, planning to address the issue at a county council meeting. Animal Control warns about lawful limits and fines up to 25 dollars, urging reporting of roaming dogs at 803-642-1537.
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Animal Control
Aiken County
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AGY considers permanent replacements as strike length grows
AGY talks of temporary layoffs and potential permanent replacements as a long running dispute with the Teamsters continues at the Aiken plant on U.S. 78 and Wagoner Road. CEO Drew Walker proposes July 22 hotel talks to resolve the contract deadlock and warns of hiring permanent replacements if no agreement by July 28.
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Aiken Standard
Teamsters
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Wagoner Road
Drew Walker
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Aiken
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Teamsters Message Unreturned. Reporter Background Notes
The record notes that multiple messages to the Teamsters union were not returned by press time on Tuesday and that AGU spokespeople could not be reached for comment. Teddy Kulmala of the Aiken Standard, longtime crime and courts reporter since 2012, is cited with Williston roots and Clemson University training.
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Teddy Kulmala
Aiken Standard
Williston
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Aiken Parkway four-lane plan seeks mixed funding
The project to widen Hitchcock Parkway to four lanes totals 34.6 million dollars up from 31.6 million. Funds come from 4 million city of Aiken, 9.6 million SC Transportation Improvement Bank, and 13 million State Transportation Improvement Program. City leaders and opponents stress future need and traffic growth while a public meeting is set for Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Sandlapper Room of the Aiken County Government Center. Maayan Schechter reports for Aiken Standard.
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Concerned Citizens Group
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Augusta Regional Transportation Study
Hitchcock Parkway
Sandlapper
Aiken County
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