Move to form Midland Valley could unite towns
Letter writer notes Burnettown once sought to incorporate as Midland Valley and urges Graniteville Vaucluse and Warrenville to join. Suggests a larger municipality named Midland Valley might outsize Aiken or North Augusta. Mentions county wide $24 storm water fee and public school taxes as related grievances.
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Burnettown
Midland Valley
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Warrenville
Aiken
North Augusta
Newcomers Debate Change and Christmas Decor Pride
In Talkback notes, locals dispute calls for change from newcomers while thanking supporters of nostalgic Christmas decorations along Highway 421. The writer praises the well preserved displays that evoke a sense of Christmas past across Graniteville Gloverville Bath Burnettown.
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Highway 421
Aiken
Graniteville
Gloverville
Bath
Burnettown
County faces storm drain fee questions from readers
Readers question the county plan to charge farmers and others for storm drain treatments, arguing the proposed 1.6 million dollar yearly collection is excessive. The piece invites public comment via Talkback line and email, noting names won’t be published and edits may occur.
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Famers Ae
Aikenstandard
Growth questions surface during City Council meeting
City Council debated a 79.9 acre annexation and concept plan from Crowell and Co for a dense 200 home development on Toolebeck Road. Voters split 7-2 on first reading. planning commission opposed. mayor pressed for cost analysis while council weighed growth beyond the Comprehensive Plan and service costs.
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Crowell and Co
Toolebeck Road
Dick Smith
Jane Vaughters
City of Aiken
Eca
Crowell
Vaughters
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Anacil
Beverly ‘Clgbum
Lessie Price
Houndslake
Price
Woodside
Wve
Local business leaders mingle at holiday chamber open house
About 400 area business leaders attended the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House and Business After Hours, the largest turnout of the year. Mount Vintage Plantation catered lavishly with elk loin and tuna dishes as executives mingled in a festive, networking friendly setting.
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Sam
Tony Klaugrman
Santa
Woody Malone
Eulalie Salley & Co
Paul Durban
David Jameson
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken
Greater Aiken
Chamber of Commeree
Jameson
Eulalie Salley & Co. Realtors
Chamber
Claus
Ngs
City of Character hosts a Monday drawing update
City of Character announces the Monday winning numbers across Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening draws, plus Carolina Five and Fantasy 5 results. Cash game figures are listed as midday and evening totals with combinations like 9-8-6 and 54-65, while evening picks include 2-1-5 and 32:30.
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Carolina
Smonaays
Umoors
Fantasy
Habitat for Humanity marks 30th anniversary in Aiken County
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years with a world wide and local tally. In Aiken County since 1988 the group has built 62 homes and aims to extend into rural areas partnering with local organizations. Executive Director Richard Church notes growing momentum as the chapter plans about eight homes annually with sweat equity from homeowners.
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Php Lord
Habitat For Humanity
Richard Church
Aiken
Don Sprawls
Lessie Price
Aiken County
Ronnie Young
Habitat For
Church
Habitat
Thor
Mill Ard
Linda Fuller
Ameri 1S
Jim Kelly
Aiken Board of Rectors
Kelly
Aiken ‘County
Kelly Sai
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Don Wells
Southside
Tam Pow Oy
Bere
Agoral
Patna
Femal
Woondaye
Arning
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Rustand Drive
Aken
Sgtene Eas
Sciwaster
Faso
Omerast
Unday
Delivy Su Teckenda
Jagia Lottery
Park ‘Ave
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