City works on Sand River erosion around Hitchcock Woods
Aiken officials grapple with drainage from downtown, using a 10 foot pipe and gabions to redirect flood water. They plan more stilling ponds and erosion controls downstream while weighing slopes flattening and debris management to protect trails and the surrounding ecology.
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Shealy
Aiken
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Trafalgar
LeDuc
Big tobacco readies appeal over Florida settlement funds
Officials who negotiated the national tobacco settlement voiced concerns that a Friday jury award may jeopardize the flow of payments. Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy warned the decision could affect annual disbursements from the state’s 4.6 billion share and urged securing funds with bonds. Florida previously created a bonding mechanism for its 13 billion share to be repaid as settlement payments arrive.
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John
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South Carolina teens driving rules tighten after crash data
South Carolina study shows teens, 5.7 percent of license holders, account for 13.8 percent of crashes and 44 deaths per 100 000, higher than national 30. Lawmakers push to expand graduated driver license rules to give teens more experience before solo night driving, officials say.
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South Carolina
Max Young
State Public Safety Department
City taps seniors for part time work to trim budget
Work-off started from 1a. Aiken plans to hire part time workers while reducing full time staff. LeDuc says seniors bring experience and knowledge, easing tax burdens and fostering better city understanding. For details call City Manager at 642 7654.
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