Wireless towers race in Aiken area sparks legal debate
Cellular and PCS providers push for expanded coverage in Aiken Augusta while the 1996 Communications Act limits city bans on towers. With 48 towers already, city zoning NB PSC rules and FAA firings affect placement as Ed Evans notes potential court battles over local control versus provider rights.
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Nuclear program taints TVA DOE review delays and protests
NRC officials say no proposal exists yet for a nuclear test project and have not been notified by TVA or DOE. TVA plans to seek NRC permission, with a possible February meeting, while critics urge faster action. City council approves SCANA tower expansion despite residents alarms and potential regulatory challenges loom over gaming rules and poker bans amid Beasley push.
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Barbara Martocci
Aiken
Houndslake
Warden Drive
SCANA
Carolina Entertainment Association
Allen
Revenue Department
David Beasley
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