Community concerns and road work spark reader letters
A mix of letters raises issues from library computer sign in on Sundays to IRS grievances in Aiken and past highway widening plans on US Highway 1 and SC Highway 19. Readers urge accountability for safety on I 20 as Georgia DOT outlines phased lane closures and full reconstruction with delays around Masters weekend.
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Ibrary
Aiken County
J.D. Lever
118
Augusta
South Carolina
Palmetto State
Georgia Department of Transportation
Bert Brantley
Georgia
DOT
Warren Bridge
South Carolina State Line
Brantley
Georgia Dot District 2
Mike Thomas
New Aiken County Council Swears In New Members
New members Kathy Rawls Scott Singer Eddie Butler and Charles Barton take the oath with Rawls named vice chairwoman in a unanimous vote Singer and Barton are new to the council Butler returns after a two year absence Rawls prioritizes paving roads and a Wagener senior center Singer pledges strategic planning responsible growth and economic development Butler focuses on expenditures and collaboration with colleagues Development and Administrative committees are formed with Rawls Singer Hightower and Osbon on committees LaWana McKenzie Smith and Barton join Judicial and Public Service panel.
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Aiken County Council
Kathy Rawls
Rawls
Ronnie Young
Cuncil
Willar Hightower
Scott Singer
Eddie Butler
Charles Barton
Singer
Barton
Butler
Wagener
Susan Giddings
Aiken County
Aiken
Rick Osbon
Hightower
Scott Webster
Aiken County Delegation Reelects Leaders and Awards Funds
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation re elected Rep. Roland Smith as chairman and Rep. Bill Clyburn as vice chairman. Palmetto Pride awarded funds to Aiken and Edgefield for anti litter campaigns. North Augusta mulls naming I 520 the Palmetto Parkway and Savannah River side wants Bobby Jones Expressway name. Rebecca Hilton honored as state teacher of the year for non four year institutions.
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Aiken County
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Palmetto Pride
Aiken
Edgefield
North Augusta
South Carolina
Palmetto Parkway
North Augusta City
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Moore
Savannah River
Augusta
Aiken County approves rezoning on Pipeline Road
Aiken County Council voted unanimously to rezone a 45 acre tract on Pipeline Road to a single zoning classification for a proposed mobile home community. Opponents cited potential junk yard uses under open RUD zoning. the developer promised restrictive covenants and the council urged RD zoning consideration. Final plans require further county review after engineering study.
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Aiken County
Pipeline Road
Atlantic Coast Properties
Lindsey Younts
Younts
Mielton Woodward
Charles Minor
IND
Singer
Yoars
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Aiken Standard
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Rob Novit
Aiken Technical College
Commission On Technical and Comprehensive Education
ATC
Rebecca Hilton
Philip Lord
Benior Water
LaWana McKenzie
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