City officials discuss neighborhood revitalization and home ownership
City leaders contrast owner occupied neighborhoods with rental districts in Crosland Park. They cite decay, safety lighting issues, littering, and lack of landscaping as signs a neighborhood is being lost while considering a model from Aiken and Conway. Officials agree counseling guidance and some financial aid can help, but staying power remains in question.
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Crosland Park
Perry
Roger LeDue
Aiken
Conway
LeDue
Mike Anaclerio
Tragic incidents prompt school crisis response in Aiken
Capt. Tom Galardi of the ADPS reports a fatality investigation likely to take until Monday. East Aiken Elementary counselors aided fifth graders after a friend's death, while ADPS and district crisis teams supported staff. A separate 3-year-old pedestrian injury occurred on Chesterfield Avenue. conditions not life threatening. The responding officer to the Food Lion fatality has not yet filed a report.
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Tom Galardi
ADPS
Christian
East Aiken Elementary
Bessie Boyette
Chesterfield Avenue
Abbeville
Hampton
Galardi
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Food Lion
Lawmakers Trade Video Gambling and Jump Start Proposals
Harrell criticizes Hodges budget stance while Republicans push their own video gambling ideas including a 10 percent gross profit tax, max bet, ad limits, operating hours cap and inducement bans. Money for the plan will be set in a week. Harrell advances a $20 million Jump Start pre k program for 3 and 4 year olds. Hodges counters with a health focus and broader education plan.
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Harrell
Wilkins
Hodges
North Carolina
South Carolina
Residents Shaping Their Communities With Local Involvement
Residents living in their communities emphasize participation in local decision making. The article highlights how neighborhood groups and volunteers influence projects, schools, and public spaces through hands on engagement and civic activity. The piece notes grassroots effort driving improvements and fostering cohesion.
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Pas Av
Leminick’s
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Sandhill
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