New Ellenton denies allegations in lawsuit
The City of New Ellenton denies all charges in a civil suit by James Bouknight filed in Aiken County. Bouknight claimed false arrest and harassment tied to policing and ordinances, while the city and officials seek immunity and call the suit frivolous.
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Missing parkway sponsor sign sparks theft costs
The Adopt a Parkway sign on Park Avenue has again disappeared along with its pole. Gay and Lesbian Community members say vandalism and theft hit repeatedly since 2005, with the latest theft recorded on Feb. 15. Replacement sign planned later this month.
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Wendell Hall
Aiken Public Safety
Eddie George
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City OKs use of TIF funds for five improvement projects
Aiken City Council unanimously approved $300 000 in Tax Increment Financing for five projects. Plans include a $115 000 park at Richland Avenue and York Street with a gazebo and wrought iron fence, along with parkway water and electric lines and a Bee Lane and Sea Lane streetscape, a Union Street area design charette, and a WesleyUnited Methodist parking lot using grasscrete.
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ACS 2010 Student Leadership Award Won by Aiken Junior
Mickey Bigg, a junior from Aiken, earned the American Chemical Society 2010 Student Leadership Award. He represented Newberry College at the 2010 ACS Leadership Institute January 22 to 24 in Fort Worth Texas. The program spotlights emerging leaders in the ACS Student Members network.
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Aiken
American Chemical Society
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Newberry College
Fort Worth
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