State faces sweeping changes in South Carolina politics
Sen. Greg Ryberg of Aiken spoke at a SERTOMA CSRA National Heritage Banquet, outlining budget cuts, reapportionment, and the first Republican control of both House and Senate since Reconstruction. He noted a forthcoming state lottery proposal, Census-driven redistricting, and the timeline for legislative action.
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Fate of Aiken Preparatory School in Historic Review
The Historic Preservation Commission will examine which parts of Aiken Preparatory School facilities must be protected under city laws as trustees weigh keeping the school downtown or relocating. Trustees meet March 29 to decide, while the Aiken Corporation eyes downtown housing if a move occurs.
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Barnwell Avenue
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Soil and groundwater issues at Savannah River Site debated by CAB
North Augusta focus on two remediation plans at SRS Ford Building seepage basin soil contamination with excavation backfill and vegetative cover plus interim groundwater measures at the Mixed Waste Management Facility to reduce tritium flux to Four Mile Branch by 70 percent. Ed McNamee outlined steps including limestone treatment, pond damming, and an irrigation system while DHEC stressed strict drinking water standards and public notification concerns were raised by Jimmy Mackey. The ER committee plans to bring the topics to the full Citizens Advisory Board with a next meeting set for April 23 and 24.
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North Augusta Council backs tax lawsuit on sales tax funds
North Augusta City Council unanimously authorized joining a declaratory judgment action with Aiken and other cities to determine proper distribution of net proceeds from a local sales and use tax for capital projects. The dispute centers on pro rata versus priority allocation to listed projects, with County Treasurer Linda Sharpe to interpret funds disposition.
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Robbery suspect held after Beech Island store crime
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office identified James Monroe Crayon as the armed robbery suspect from Beech Island. An arrest warrant for armed robbery names Crayon, 35, of Augusta, and Richmond County authorities arrested him Friday. He is held at the Richmond County Law Enforcement Center in Augusta.
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