Aiken County Considers Allowing Chickens in Unzoned Areas
County councilors review a proposal to permit up to six hens per household in unincorporated Aiken County. Hens must be fenced, screened, housed in rear yards, and kept healthy under health rules. Roosters banned. no roaming. penalties possible for nuisances. inspections possible.
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Bridge upgrades stall on York Street despite fencing plan
SCDOT closed the historic York Street wooden bridges in February 2016 for safety. United Infrastructure Group is tearing them down and replacing with new steel and wood spans, but deadlines slipped due to weather, wrong size brackets, and bank stabilization issues. Project cost rose from 3.68 to 3.78 million with change orders ongoing.
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Record raid on Quinns yields seized tax returns and records
State agents seized financial payroll and tax documents from Rep Rick Quinn Jr and Richard Quinn Sr during a March raid on their Lexington area firms. The search included Blue Cross Blue Shield and Ports Authority materials. Court filings show two misconduct charges. one involves $4.5 million in unreported funds and influence over governance, the other alleges misdirected caucus funds totaling $272,000.
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Prosecutor says body cameras helped clear officers in shooting
In Sumter incident where Walter Williams, a Black man, was killed after firing once, prosecutors say new body cam tech aided video evidence showing officers fired 23 shots during a rapid scuffle. The footage sparked discussion on auto on functions and policy across departments.
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North Augusta Plan Seeks Sustainable Growth and Revamp
Review guides for local growth emphasize population, economy, housing, resources, and parks per MASC. Planning commission must reevaluate every five years and update every ten, noting growth shifts or job losses can trigger reviews. North Augusta plan cleared by commission in March.
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Man charged after breaking windows at South Carolina Statehouse
Ernest Rodney Thompson, 46, was charged with damage to state property and jailed after allegedly breaking windows on the east side of the Statehouse near the lieutenant governor’s office and damaging nearby cars. He was stopped by two officers during a 4 am encounter, handcuffed, and held on disorderly conduct and vehicle damage counts. The damaged area was cordoned off for repairs.
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