South Carolina Senate votes to require on the record roll calls
The South Carolina Senate approved a rule to require on the record votes on bills with fiscal impact or other specified provisions. Supporters say the measure boosts transparency and accountability while reducing hidden spending, with changes including lowering roll-call vote threshold from five to three.
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Proposed medical complex for Silver Bluff road
Aiken City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance outlining a 72,000 square foot medical complex owned by University Health Care System. The plan calls for three buildings built in two phases, starting with a 17,000 square foot one story structure near Silver Bluff Road, across from Centre South Shopping Center.
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Traffic study outlines effects of medical complex at Silver Bluff area
A December traffic study predicts minimal impact from the medical complex on Silver Bluff Road traffic with only one second per vehicle delay during peak hours at Silver Bluff Dougherty and Pine Log intersections. Access to the complex should stay at a C level of service or better, while Silver Bluff Road Town Creek Road is seen dropping from E to F due to left turn difficulties. The project, tied to a two year old city annexation for mixed use, could gain council approval at a January 26 second reading, enabling physician offices a lab imaging a pharmacy and other medical tenants.
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Polar Bear plunge fundraiser draws in Savannah River fans
Parrotheads of the Savannah River join Kicks 99 at Riverwood Plantation Apartments Evans GA for a polar bear jump to fundcoat drive. Donors bring coats and arrive at 8 am with 14 degree temps. goal 1000 coats, 973+ collected by Tuesday. Also AAUW book attic treasures fair accepts donations at Old Club Fitness Hitchcock Plaza Tuesdays 9 am to 1 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm until March 6.
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Hitchcock Plaza
Warrants issued for New Year gunman in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety investigators identify Christopher Tobias Croft 29 of Redd Street as the gunman who fired into the air then shot a 19 year old on New Year’s Day. Croft faces warrants for pointing a firearm possession of a weapon during a violent crime and assault with intent to kill.
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Police seek 29 year old Christopher Croft in armed crime case
Aiken Public Safety seeks Christopher Tobias Croft 29 for pointing a firearm during a violent crime and assault with intent to kill. He is considered dangerous and possibly armed. Call 642-7620 or Midlands Crime Stoppers (888) CRIME-SC. rewards $50 to $1,000 for tips. Public Safety asks for community help locating him.
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Aiken High class evacuated after umbrella attack and rod threat
A special needs 6 year old struck a teacher with an umbrella and brandished a 12 inch metal rod at a school resource officer prompting evacuation. The officer calmed the student, who then complied and was taken to the office for coordination with the special needs team. The mother picked up the child with no prosecution pursued. The report also notes a senior bingo program at H Odell Weeks Activities Center with fees for cards.
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