Wagener fire protection fate questioned after town vote
Questions linger over Wagener fire protection after the March 24 town council meeting. The council voted 3-2 against transferring control to Wagener Fire District. mayor Miller and two others supported the transfer on first reading, with a deadline of April 30 from Aiken County Council to complete the property transfer. Interim fire chief Adrien Pilot leads current coverage with nearby departments assisting. Local reactions reflect confusion and calls for leadership as county plans await further action.
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Wagener
Wagener-area
Ron Felder
Aiken County
Aiken Chamber gala reimagines innovation with Back to the Future
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce marked its 107th annual gala at USC Aiken Etherredge Center on March 27 with a Back to the Future theme. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd appeared in spirit as President Jim Tunison praised Aiken’s long history of innovation linking past to future.
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Matthew Christian
J. David Jameson
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Jameson
Chamber Board
Charlie Hartz
Chamber
Molly Jones
Jim Tunison
Sandra
DeLorean
Doc” Brown
Aiken
Tunison
Gregg-Graniteville
Doc Brown
Savannah River
Barbara Smoak
Six months after Helene lessons and progress in Aiken SC
Six months after Hurricane Helene, Aiken County reports 97 percent roadside debris clearance and 50 percent stump and football debris removal. Over 235000 cubic yards of material have been hauled in more than 6000 truckloads at a projected cost under 25 million dollars. City crews have removed about 138000 cubic yards, with grinding ongoing and landscaping repairs planned. FEMA reimbursement remains in process with no funds yet received.
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Aiken County
Gary Bunker
Bunker
Aiken County Parks
Public Service Authority
City of
Aiken
Aaron Campbell
Campbell
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Bedenbaugh
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Aikenstandard.com
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