Aiken considers 20 year tax aid for historic reuse
The Aiken City Council plans first reading of a 20 year special tax assessment for rehabilitated historic properties including Hotel Aiken and former hospital. The measure aligns with state law and county practice to support adaptive reuse amid several projects. Also on the agenda are zoning and budget ordinances, resolutions, and public safety department studies.
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Aiken
Hotel Aiken
Old Aiken County Hospital
CC. Johnson Drug Store
South Carolina
Stuart Bedenbaugh
Aiken County
Bedenbaugh
Aiken County Hospital
C.C. Johnson Drug Store
Vivian Dr
North Augusta opens 25 million Public Safety HQ
North Augusta Public Safety unveils a new 25 million dollar Public Safety Headquarters at Georgia and Observatory avenues. About 110 personnel began operating from the building earlier this month, with a March 21 ceremony drawing roughly 200 residents. Mayor Briton Williams hailed it as a game changer, noting prior facility conditions and funding from the penny sales tax. The facility consolidates operations in one purpose built building and features modern dispatch, security, and quarters designed for city growth.
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North Augusta
Buena Vista
Williams
Aiken County
NADPS
Junior Johnson
John Thomas
Thomas
Illegal sports betting persists in South Carolina despite bans
In South Carolina illegal wagering thrives as residents, including a USC grad student and a Charleston paralegal, place bets through out-of-state sportsbooks via sympathetic accounts and cash transfers. The piece notes billions legally bet nationwide and massive uncollected tax revenue, with bettors citing convenience and local restrictions.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg
Florence
San Antonio
American Gaming Association
Post and Courier
South Carolina
Upstate
Tennessee
Venmo
Charleston
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Bill Bengtson
Hotel
Richland Avenue
Laurens Street
Department of Public Safety
Fire
Chesterfield St
Matthew Christian
Savannah River
Matty
Elizabeth Hustad
Public Safety
N.A
Chris Lind
Joe Wilson
David Buck
S.C
BY Nick Reynolds
Neynolds
Postandcourier.com
Wayne Parry
Golden Nugget
Atlantic City
N.J
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