War and weather bite into local peach crops report
Mild to warm temperatures spark questions about peach yields. The piece notes weather impacts on fruit timing and quality, with expert input on how warmer springs may affect sizes and flavors versus cooler seasons.
Judge nabbed in sex case in Aiken County
Aiken County Magistrate Charles Terry Carter aged 57 was arrested at his Graniteville office and charged with misconduct in office and failure to report sexual misconduct. He posted 10000 bond and the investigation began on November 9 at the request of the sheriff’s office. Aimee Lynn Barton 36 was arrested last month for sexual misconduct with an inmate.
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Aiken County MADD names Edie Graham CAS leader
Edie Graham was named Community Action Site leader for Aiken County MADD after hesitance and prayer she says. She aims to advance programs to prevent drunken driving, led the county’s first Candlelight Vigil, coordinates fundraisers and recruits volunteers while training in February.
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Aiken County
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Aiken
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Aiken County to refund stormwater fees after review
County council concluded a $1.6 million stormwater program was unnecessary and will likely refund residents who already paid the $24 fee on tax bills. Officials cited EPA DHEC guidance, noting the program did not require agricultural users and that the county only needed public education and runoff controls.
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Aiken County
Aiken
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Ann R. Clark
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Aiken County Debates Smoking Ban on First Reading
Aiken County Council approved initial passage of a smoking ban covering unincorporated areas after debate over public health and regulation. The ordinance bans smoking in most public places, with no reach in the City of Aiken or North Augusta. Voting against were Kathy Rawls Charles Barton and Gary Bunker.
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Kathy Rawls
Charles Barton
Gary Bunker
City of Aiken
City of
North Augusta
Chuck Smith
Smith
Bunker
LaVana McKenzie
McKenzie
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