River water rules debate shapes Farm Mega-Farms plan
Sliker warns that using river averages to define safe yield over-allocates water and lacks a minimum instream flow rule, risking all river water during highs and lows. Sen. Tom Young backs considering a permit threshold for large agricultural withdrawals, amid 2013 talks of Walther Farms mega‑irrigation and a 2014 compromise cutting withdrawals by about two thirds.
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Edisto River water rights debate studied by farmers and lawyers
The story discusses proposed water withdrawals in Ai ken and Barnwell counties and a court ruling blocking an injunction. It references an industry newsletter noting plans to install a USGS flow gauge near the water intake site and to complete a contingency plan including a groundwater well and tree buffers. Local conservationists urge balanced regulation to protect the river while supporting agriculture.
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Aiken Public Safety Blotter Highlights Local Thefts
Aiken High School student reports headphones stolen from a backpack. An unknown man and woman shoplift TVs on Whiskey Road. A vehicle break in on Colleter Avenue. A tote bag with checks worth about 30000 missing. A Salley woman reports three rings stolen at Smyrna Church. A North Augusta woman reports money and jewelry stolen on Victoria Drive. An air compressor and parts stolen on Berry Lane Beech Island. Burglaries reported on Carline Road Warrenville and Clover Ridge Court Beech Island. Aiken woman accuses man of stealing money at a store.
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