Edgefield adopts single member district plan after ACLU suit
Edgefield will replace at large elections with six single member districts. Three districts will be mainly white and three mainly black. The ACLU dropped the suit after agreeing to the plan which divides 2713 residents roughly equally. The plan goes to the Justice Department for approval and a ruling is expected in about 60 days. The next city election date is TBD.
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Aiken Residents Urge More Planning Effort
About 40 southeast Aiken residents urged stronger planning for the city and county at the fourth public meeting on a 20 year comprehensive development plan. Wilbur Smith and Associates will engineer the plan with the Aiken Planning and Community Development Office assistance. The final meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow at South Aiken High School.
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County Council Seeks Uniform Franchises in Cable Talks
Aiken County Council tabled a vote on granting Quarles Cable Co. a two page non exclusive contract while reviewing longer 10 to 12 page agreements with Aiken Cablevision and Cablevision of North Augusta. Members push for uniform franchise terms and higher 5 percent gross receipts to the county. The meeting also approved a state grant for the Child Victim Advocacy Program, MLK Day county holiday, steeper littering fines, and SPCA fee revisions.
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