Wilson cites talking about trafficking as first step in solving issue
Wilson says open discussion exposes trafficking and helps kill it while linking the opioid crisis to state and national trends. He cites 580 in-state opioid deaths in 2016, an 18 percent rise from 2014, with Aiken County reporting 23. He notes South Carolina ranks ninth in opioid prescriptions and references Governor McMaster’s 2017 “silent hurricane” remark and a public health emergency. He mentions a lawsuit against the OxyContin maker as part of addressing the opioid problem.
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Wilson defends MOX closure as harmful idea in Aiken
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson spoke at the Aiken Republican Club about the MOX facility at Savannah River Site. He said ending the decade-old MOX project is a bad idea and noted Trump’s budget seeks to fund closeout while urging thoughtful funding decisions for national security and state interests. He highlighted ongoing discussions with federal officials and emphasized proactive drug education alongside broader energy policy questions tied to the site.
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Coli n Demarestica Reporter At Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard veteran Colin Demarestica has served the newspaper since November 20. Follow him on social media for updates and community coverage.
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Rezoning Sparks Mixed Feelings Over Millbrook Transfer Plan
Families express concern and hope as neighbors from South Meadows and Talatha Gardens are rezoned from Chukker Creek to Millbrook Elementary. Residents praise good schools but worry about disruption and future capacity. The board plans New Ellenton STEAM Middle for sixth grade, opening 2023 24 with resident info session tonight.
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Whiskey Road upgrades eyed from East Pine Log to Powderhouse
Ellenton and South Carolina Department of Transportation plan a joint effort to fund and develop Whiskey Road improvements beginning at East Pine Log Road toward Powderhouse Road. The corridor study calls for stormwater work, a 6 foot sidewalk, a 10 foot mult-use path, high visibility crosswalks and trees, with costs estimated at 2.5 to 27 million dollars and 15 to 18 months for design. Council also approved incentives for two energy ventures and a series of land use and traffic ordinances in a unanimous session.
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