Aiken Considers Architectural Standards for Major Roads
Plans developed over about a year propose architectural standards along major roads to keep Aiken's character. Affected areas include Richland Avenue East and West Whiskey Road Silver Bluff Road Laurens Street York Street Pine Log Road and related streets. Public hearings are set for February 9 by the Planning Commission and March 2 by the DRB before a final City Council decision. Jameson urges small businesses to attend and share concerns.
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Aiken considers Highway Overlay District along major corridors
The proposal would require design guidelines for new changes to commercial and residential developments on key highways entering Aiken and areas with city water and sewer. It lists streets such as Richland Avenue East and West Whiskey Road Pine Log Road Laurens Street York Street Hitchcock Parkway and Rutland Drive and covers multifamily housing nonresidential buildings large alterations and major facade color changes. The plan was discussed by the Design Review Board on March 2.
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Haley Promotes Tax Cuts and Job Growth in South Carolina Campaign
Haley vows to phase out archaic programs to balance the budget and end personal and small business income tax. She argues tax relief will boost profit margins and cash flow, enabling job creation as she campaigns in a race featuring Bauer McMaster and Barrett with local support in Aiken.
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South Carolina AYP results spark debate over testing standards
O Gorman notes that some schools miss AYP due to handfuls of special needs students lagging. SCRG alleges test switch lower standards, while Rex says data does not prove dramatic score gains. Assembly aims to level the federal accountability playing field.
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