Aiken City Council Debates Board and Commission Appointments
The Aiken City Council discusses overhauling the appointment process for boards and commissions sparked by newly elected members Richard Smith and Jane Vaughters. They seek term limits eight years rotation rules and a shared appointment pool to ensure broad representation with a resumption of talks January 22.
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City Council Debates Board
Aiken
Richard Smith
Jane Vaughters
Smith
Fred Cavanaugh
Vaughters
Boars
Angel Tree and Fontanini figures brighten Aiken museum
Volunteers at the Aiken County Historical Museum showcase a 12 foot Angel Tree in the ballroom. The tree replicates the Metropolitan Museum of Art tradition with 40 angels in 18th century attire and 200 Fontanini figurines depicting nativity scenes. A glassware exhibit from Brandon Dowd's loan rounds out displays through December 31.
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Aiken County Historical Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art
House of Fontanini
Egypt
Regni di Lucca
Italy
Fontanini
Aiken City Manager Roger Leduc Receives Salary Increase
The Aiken City Council unanimously boosted City Manager Roger LeDuc’s annual pay from 891770 to 97000 with a $600 monthly car allowance. They also voted to draft a contract detailing performance expectations as LeDuc continues leading the city.
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Aiken
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Roger
LeDue
North Augusta
Aiken bypass closed after two-vehicle crash
A portion of the 8.0 118 bypass near Dibble Road was closed this morning after an accident sent two people to the hospital. Douglas Wood of Warrenville crossed the center line in a 1992 Nissan 300ZX, striking Teresa Chambers of Williston in a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The Monte Carlo spun and hit two other vehicles. Wood was treated for a possible leg fracture, Chambers for observation. All occupants wore seat belts. The bypass was closed about one hour and 15 minutes.
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Douglas Wood
Warrenville
Dibble
Aiken Public Safety
Tom Galardi
Wood
Williston
Teresa Chambers
Sanes
Galardi
Monte Carlo
Chambers
Aiken City Council Votes to Borrow LOST Funds
City leaders move to borrow from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to finance Citizens Park expansion and road paving. Aiken County allocates funds to cities and towns while awaiting timing from LOST distributions, with the city aiming for a $1 million initial request and potential savings from not depleting interest-bearing accounts.
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Aiken
Citizens Park
Aiken County
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
Pat Canning
North Augusta
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