Aiken Updates Strategic Plan With Public Involvement
City summary outlines short term goals such as instrument landing system at Aiken Municipal Airport widening S C 19 to I 20 and a new I 20 University Parkway connector. Long term aims focus on four themes green city historic city family city and business city with focus groups praised for citizen input.
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Aiken
S.C. 19
I-20
University Parkway
LeDuc
Eden Alternative program showcased at Mattie C Hall Center
The Mattie C Hall Health Care Center participates in the first South Carolina Eden Alternative video to train other facilities. Patricia Bishop reports reduced meds, fewer falls and fewer pressure ulcers, with residents interacting with animals and plants. Stella the Pomeranian and rabbits Pickles and Heather are regulars in a new aviary, improving resident quality of life.
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Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center
South Carolina
Patricia Bishop
R.N
Bishop
Stella
Scott Webster
Mattie C. Hall
Reba Cooper
Linda Caviey
CNA
Lauren Hall
Robin Harvey
Aviary
New Ellenton Water Rates Seen Stable After Review
At a Tuesday public meeting the New Ellenton Commission of Public Works reported water rates align with nearby towns of similar size. Inside town rates run 16.50 to 42.00 dollars monthly by tap size while outside town rates range 24.75 to 150.00 dollars. tap fees will be set at a future meeting.
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New Ellenton
Commission of Public Works
Mark Griffith
Commission
Former Aiken man declared sexually violent predator
Aiken County jurors found Tony Jerome LaCarter, 54, to be a sexually violent predator. Judge Rodney Peeples ordered his commitment to the Department of Mental Health for treatment after two prior convictions for first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. LaCarter will be transported to the Behavioral Disorders Treatment Facility upon release eligibility.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Charlie Condon
Tony Jerome LaCarter
Rodney Peeples
Ing
Aiken County Court of Common Pleas
Department of Mental Health
LaCarter
Behavioral Disorders
State trooper cuts threaten Aiken County offices
Aiken County faces budget driven cuts to South Carolina Public Safety. Officials say 11 million dollars in statewide cuts may reduce trooper ranks and administrative staff. Sheriff Rowland notes shifts in responsibilities with Highway Patrol and Sheriff’s Office, while early retirement planes aim to limit layoffs.
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Aiken County
State Public Safety Department
South Carolina
Public Safety
Sid Goulden
Maj
Jody Rowland
Sheriff’s Office
Rowland
Highway Patrol
Howard Sellers
Department of Public Safety
Gaulden
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