Audi plant in South Carolina eyed for Volkswagen investment
Industry officials note Aiken County is among several sites under consideration for a potential Audi manufacturing plant by Volkswagen AG. The project could employ over 2,000 people with up to 700 million dollars in investment, drawing interest from Orangeburg Summerville Alabama Georgia Virginia and North Carolina. Local officials remain tight lipped while Fluor Daniel Consulting supports site exploration.
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Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
North Carolina
Wall Street Journal
South Carolina
Fred Humes
Economic Development Partnership
Aiken
Alllean Scott Deaths Noted in Williston Obituary
Obituary notices on page 28 report the death of Alllean Scott from Williston. The Ga lottery Monday winning appears in a separate brief, noting cash prizes of 142 Pantary 5: 11-1523-20.90.
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Alllean Scott
Williston
Cash
Pantary
State AG Condon pushed limits on underage marriage in SC
Aiken briefing by State Attorney General Charlie Condon outlined proposed legislation to ban marriages by males under 16 and females under 14. The move follows a weekend raid arresting 14 members of the Irish Traveler community amid scrutiny over alleged marriages involving girls as young as 12. No arrests tied to underage marriage charges were filed.
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Charlie Condon
Aiken
South Carolina
Lawmakers float new laws to curb underage Irish Traveller marriages
Condon notes current statutes set a 12 year old girls age limit for marriages, but common law may create a loophole. Investigators found underage marriage prevalent in the Irish Traveller community and urge new legislation to prevent recurrence.
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Condon
Former jockey turned trainer finds success in steeplechase
Ricky Hendricks, once a champion jockey, now runs Hendricks Racing in Camden. He trains steeplechase horses year round and notes that a horse's real potential shows after a few races. The piece previews the Aiken Steeplechase on March 22 at Ford Conger Field with details on gates, post time, admission, and sponsor.
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Hendricks
Aiken
Ford Conger Field
Powderhouse Road
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Drug
Woodruff Drug
Palmetto Federal
Aiken Sertoma Club
Laurens Street Streetscape Pausing for Triple Crown
The Laurens Street streetscape project from Park Avenue to Richland Avenue is paused until after the Triple Crown to avoid adding traffic. Kenneth Cook, Aiken public service superintendent, said the first phase near the mini park is nearly done, with landscaping details remaining. Plants recommended by the South Carolina Park Commission, including Forrest hollies, will provide year round greenery.
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Laurens
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Richland Avenue
Kenneth Cook
City of
Aiken
Cook
South Carolina Park Commission
New Ellenton seeks state ruling on mayor's removal
New Ellenton officials moved to have Mayor Paul Parker removed, asking the South Carolina Attorney General to rule on his status as mayor since November. The council voted 5 to 2 to pursue the ruling while also pursuing measures to revive the town.
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New Ellenton
Norman Strader
Paul Parker
Strader
S.C
Parker
Snce
Main Street
Auto insurance forum in North Augusta prompts reform talk
North Augusta residents, local legislators and citizens assembled at the North Augusta Community Center for a forum on auto insurance. Rep. Scott Beck led discussion with Rep. Rudy Mason and Rep. Harry Cato while residents aired concerns about rising rates after minor violations.
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North Augusta
Scott Beck
South Carolina
Rudy Mason
Aiken
Harry Cato
Greenville
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