Sewage conflict widens over Langley Water and Sewer repairs
The saga traces a clogged splitter box leak tied to a prior owner tapping the service line. DHEC says Langley Water and Sewer is responsible for repairs while commissioners dispute ownership and cost. Shawn Anderson, who rents the Evans home, expects Langley to fix the private line.
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Water and Sewer District
DHEC
Langley Water and Sewer
Reece
Strickland
Rufus Barrett
Langley
Commission
Kelly Zier
North Augusta
Langley Water
and Sewer Commissio
Zier
Shawn Anderson
Anderson
Evanses
Movit
Aikenstandard
County discusses West Nile testing and horse vaccination guidance
West Nile results come from state virology lab with two week turnaround. Aiken sends two to three birds weekly to the lab and begins monthly mosquito sample reports this year. If detected, lab notifies the county. Horses should receive two annual vaccines at least 30 days before exposure, with boosters as outbreaks rise. Residents urged to remove standing water and use DEET. No human vaccine exists, and most cases affect the elderly.
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Aiken
Venaye Reece
Clemson University
Montgomery
Karen Daily
T Daily
Akenstandard
Tuition Talks At USCA Highlight Budget Strains
Public official Hallman warns state policy may hurt long term while USCA shifts to tuition to cover utilities and salaries. Funding cuts since a decade ago cut state appropriations from 70 percent, prompting four day work weeks, reduced travel and library purchases, and unfilled vacancies as funds are diverted to students. Contact Rob Novi at ovit akenstandard.com
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Hallman
USCA
University
Rob Novi
Akenstandard.com
South Carolina schools face devastating budget cuts says officials
Aiken County leaders warn funding gaps threaten education as the state budget moves to Gov. Sanford. Officials cite a $12.1 million deficit, an $8 million cut, and a 15 mill local tax increase while voicing concern over base per pupil funding and reliance on federal funds.
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South Carolina
Heron
Board of Economic Advisors
Department of Revenue
General Assembly
Mark Sanford
Aiken County
Rob Novit
Movit
Horseplay design honors Aiken with Palmetto horse sculpture
Augusta artist Henry Drakeford depicts South Carolina and Aiken in a horse sculpture featuring the City seal and a palmetto. Cavanaugh explains the piece as representing the city. Sponsors have donated 3500 dollars to complete each horse, with March auction at a gala before the Aiken Steeplechase to fund senior and children's art programs at the Aiken Center. Contact Karen Daily at daily@aikenstand.com.
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Augusta
Henry Drakeford
South Carolina
Aiken
Drakeford
Aiken Center
Karen Daily
Aikenstand
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