Neighborhood cleanup on Pinecrest Avenue inspires hope
Volunteers worked two days to block the street and remove debris on Pinecrest Avenue as part of a county project. Chris McCarthy of Wilson Tree Co assisted residents with chipper operation while deacon Charles Matthews expressed belief that cleanup could deter drugs and crime. Residents plan further cleanup to sustain changes.
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Pinecrest Avenue
Chris McCarthy
Wilson Tree Co
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Junior Leadership Aiken County Starts Inaugural Pilot
The program, designed as Downtown as a Classroom, will pilot in Area 1 with five students from Aiken and South Aiken High Schools and Aiken Kennedy Schofield middle schools. Organizers aim to expand county wide if successful, with support from the North Augusta Chamber and Downtown Aiken Development Association.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Area 1
South Aiken
Aiken, Kennedy and Schofield
Michael Johnson
North Augusta
Cindy Senkowsky
Downtown Aiken Development Association
Pinecrest nuisance ordinance stance prompts property owner complaints
The ordinance is described as reactive rather than proactive, relying on owner complaints to trigger action. County officials would then respond only if residents raise concerns, avoiding preemptive measures to address community nuisances.
Rowland outlines community cleanups to keep momentum
Rowland pledged to do whatever it takes to keep the ball rolling with the cleanup initiative. He said cleaning the lots will make a big difference if the community maintains effort and neighbors work together to start the program.
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Rowland
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