South Carolina braces for bridge list amid funding gaps
Floyd noted a future bridge inclusion due to lateral clearances as Norfolk Southern waives 1.5 feet from the 23 foot clearance for an emergency replacement. York Street bridges carry about 30,625 vehicles weekly and SISDOT plans replacements, with AAA Carolinas urging new funding as SC maintains the nation’s fourth largest state highway system underfunded per mile.
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Community warns against phone and mail scams
Local officials advise residents to verify callers asking for money and personal data. Experts note scams can come from abroad and funds may be hard to recover. Community outreach and law enforcement collaboration aim to educate and deter victims. Teddy Kulmala reports on crime for the Aiken Standard.
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Law Confusion on Filing Rules Spurs Ballot Access Chaos
Legislators argued a decades old rule caused duplication in election years and online filing after 2010. A court ruling required all paperwork including the financial form be submitted together, creating unopposed incumbents and vacancies with no major party candidates. A bill to fix the fiasco stalled in the House after Senate approval.
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