Biden says Kabul evacuation accelerates with possible extension
President Biden announced the U S led Kabul airlift is accelerating as of this weekend with 11 000 evacuees in 36 hours and a total 28 000 since August 14. He indicated discussions on extending beyond August 31 and noted Taliban cooperation on widening the safe zone while stressing ongoing security hurdles and unknown details of movement and access.
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Wagener Town Council under fire over spending and insurance issues
In July 2018 council member Walden accused Miller and Wagener Town Council of improper use of Capital Project Sales Tax III funds. An inquiry led by Aiken County officials found no conclusive evidence. The town faced questions over insurance lapses, late federal taxes, and misused crime victim funds amid a collaborative investigative project.
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City to repeal and refund road maintenance fee in Aiken
The Aiken City Council plans to repeal the road maintenance fee of 20 per vehicle, approved in 2017, and refund all payments from July 2021 onward. The move follows a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling that such charges act as taxes. Council sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building with a 7 p.m. meeting and livestream option.
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Aiken Eyes Hahn Village Redevelopment as Opportunity Zone Benefit
Aiken officials discuss multi year plans for Hahn Village land at the center of the city's only opportunity zone. Development director Tim O Briant calls the tract critical for Northside renewal while parkway district redevelopment looms. Tax incentives under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act factor in.
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