Litter problem spurs cleanup drive in Aiken County
SC law imposes fines up to 1000 and potential jail for littering with vehicles subject to seizure. Adopt-A-Highway programs mobilize civic groups to curb waste while city and county efforts include a litter hotline, inmate crews, and multiple volunteer drives to cut trash across 331 miles of road and beyond.
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City manager duties outlined as Aiken searches for replacement
The city manager role includes appointing or removing staff, shaping salaries, preparing a balanced budget and annual financial report, and advising council. The city lacks a permanent manager with a March or April timeline. Slavin Management Consultants narrowed candidates to 10 to 15, with names released publicly for final three under the Freedom of Information laws.
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LeDuc
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City Manager Search in Aiken Targets Finance and Outreach
The Information Act Council has spent months seeking a new city manager after Richard Pearce resigned in June. LeDuc is serving at 65 dollars per hour up to 34 hours weekly while councilors seek candidates with finance, planning and economic development credentials and strong community ties.
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Aiken Standard
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Automakers accused of weak protections against hacking
Sen Edward Markey pressed 16 auto makers for details on wireless vehicle features and data protections after researchers demonstrated how hackers could gain control of cars and manipulate speed, steering and gauges. Markey's staff found a clear lack of robust security measures to stop hijacking or data misuse.
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