Smart Growth Aiken centers debates on development
Growth and development issues fuel debate in Aiken with Smart Growth Aiken, formed in 2000 to push adherence to ordinances and the 1997 Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. Its influence helped prompt closer Planning Commission and City Council scrutiny of Whiskey Road projects.
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Group pushes for development changes in Aiken
In Aiken 146 member Smart Growth group aims for growth aligned with city ordinances. Board chair Wilkins Byrd vice James Wetzel treasurer David Ridley secretary Del Hickey, with Andrew Dyer Lucy Knowles Dale Bunce Barbara Nelson Maureen Quinn and Dr Harry Shealy among directors.
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Driving Club brings horse carriages back in Aiken
The Aiken Driving Club staged its 18th Annual Fall Invitational Driving Classic, with carriages dating from the 1800s to modern styles pulling through downtown parkways on a four mile pleasure drive. Greg Teese watched from Colleton Street as residents gathered curbside Saturday morning.
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Rain turns dream into flood nightmare for area homeowners
In February Tuan Anh Nguyen and his wife bought a home in an Aiken subdivision. August rains caused water intrusion. Builder George Litchfield agreed to fix damages but denied responsibility while homeowners, joined by attorney, pursue litigation.
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