FOIA Bill Passes House 90 16 Amid Compromises With Sheriff
The House approved the FOIA bill 90 to 16 on February 18. Sheriff Hunt says inmates could trigger more documents under earlier versions, but the final bill removed inmate FOIA rights and tightens response from 15 to 10 days. Corley warns quicker timelines risk flooded offices and higher costs, while Hunt notes possible staff reassignment. Derrek Asberry reports from the Aiken Standard.
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Lobster Race Faces Shift Toward Safer, Longer Event
The Lobster Race festival, a long standing fundraiser for groups like Special Olympics and Hitchcock Woods Foundation, has grown large enough to prompt talks of security and safety upgrades. Organizers consider moving the event to Saturday for pre production flexibility and longer hours, with input from Aiken Public Safety leaders.
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