Aiken Council Opposes State Spending Caps
The Aiken City Council unanimously rejected proposed General Assembly limits on local spending claiming no relief for unfunded state mandates. The measure, urged by Councilman Michael Anaclerio, frames caps as an infringement on Home Rule Act of 1975 and local control. The council will send it to legislators as bills approach votes.
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Aiken
S.C. General Assembly
General Assembly
Michael Anaclerio
Steven T. Thompson
Langley Bath Clearwater Middle School After Six Alarm Fire
Emotions run high at Langley Bath Clearwater Middle School after a six alarm blaze left the building empty for a second day. Five seventh grade classrooms were deemed structurally unsound with three more possibly unsafe. Only 10 lockers were damaged while rest of the property and personal files faced smoke and water loss. replacement insurance will aid inventory and recovery. No one was hurt.
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater
Melanie Hutto
Area 3
DHEC
Water Runoff In Hitchcock Woods Halts Projects
Aiken plans to fight two lawsuits over storm water runoff affecting Hitchcock Woods. The Hitchcock Foundation and Nlehr Brisbin allege city actions harmed property. the city has halted work and spent about 600000 on drainage projects while seeking a study and resolution.
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Aiken
Greenville
Hitchcock Foundation
Onehalf of
Nlehr Brisbin
Aiken County
S.C. Department of Transportation
Hitchcock Woods
Steven T. Thompson
Brisbin
Hitchcock Foundation Board of Trustees
the Woods
Woods
Thompson
Roger P. LeDuc
Robert L. Buchanan Jr
McNair Law Firm
Four Juveniles Charged With Arson In LBC Fire
Four juveniles are in custody after an arson fire at Langley Bath Clearwa ter Middle School Sunday morning. Ages 13 14 15 two 15 year old Midland Valley High School students charged with burglary and arson. Investigators from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and SLED coordinated the probe with Sheriff Howard Sellers noting the incident disrupted the school system. Five classrooms burned with smoke damage to three more.
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School
Aiken County
Aiken
Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School Closed for Cleanup
Cleanup continues at Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School after Sundays fire. The administrative office will decide by noon on reopening for Thursday, while all staff stay to aid cleanup and assess damages.
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater
Triple Crown Preview From Aiken Standard 94
The Aiken Standard announces its 84 page Triple Crown 94 issue published Wednesday. It surveys Aiken’s three weeks of racing and the wide range of horse activities with news features and photos by the staff.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Call Us With News Ideas at Six Four Eight
Readers are asked to share news tips by calling 648 2311 to report stories, events, or ideas for coverage. The notice invites community input and participation in local reporting.
Penrod Stables bring racehorses to Aiken Trials routine
Trainer Steve Penrod and staff wake at 6 am to exercise 30 two year olds at Penrod Stables in Aiken ahead of the end of March Trials. The Kentucky group enjoys the climate and quiet nights as they prepare horses with daily routines and travel from Kentucky each December. Tom Bergin, Irish-born assistant, praises Penrod while Bernadette supports daily workouts.
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Steve Penrod
Eas
Penrod Stables
Aiken
Penrod
Kentucky
Tom Bergin
Ginny Southworth
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