Aiken County road plan discussed at Infrastructure Bank meeting
Infrastructure Bank members reviewed the unfunded Roadway Five on the list and debated the first phase funding of 138.1 million for the Aiken County expressway project. Sen. Tommy Moore urged action while Greg Ryberg and others highlighted past support and local impact. County officials stressed commitment to securing Bank funding.
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Infrastructure Bank
Aiken County
Champ Covington
Covington
Horry
Tommy Moore
Rep. Smith
Greg Syzmick
Eric McLelland
Wilbur ‘Smith
S.C
Greg Ryberg
Chuck Smith
Doris C. Gravat Detention Center Aims for Long Term County Use
The new detention center emphasizes direct supervision and integrated inmate interaction with staff. It includes super max and lower supervision areas, a dusty but near-ready reception, visiting, storage, cells, offices, and medical facilities. Local officials praise management and foresee growth compatibility for county needs.
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McCarthy
Killian
Voters test electronic ballot at Saint Mary church
In Smith Hall voters punch a button next to a candidate name as the city tests an electronic voting system. For at large seats Republicans Pat Canning and Jane Vaughters face Democrats Wilkins Byrd and Debbie Williams. District 2 features incumbent Lessie Price against Davis Cheek and write-in Ron Harrison. District 4 lists only Richard Smith on the ballot.
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Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Smith Hall
Bedenbaugh
Pat Canning
Jane Vaughters
Wilkins Byrd
Debbie Williams
Lessie Price
GOP
Davis Cheek
Ron Harrison
Richard Smith
Byrd and Williams clash over improperly placed political signs
Byrd says a property owner told him to remove Williams signs and a city official urged removing signs placed without property owner permission. Williams calls the incident unfair, noting repeated sign takings and questioning the other candidate. Both Democrats seek at large city council seats while Smith, a Republican, runs District 4.
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Byrd
Williams
Ayra
Sam
Smith
Interim County Administrator Killian Klugh Talks Start and Goals
Killian Klugh, interim county administrator, explains the purpose of his visit to county offices and his plan to tour departments. He describes the role as coaching leaders and equipping heads with tools while guiding growth and ensuring the county expands the right way. Sheriff Howard Sellers notes Klugh's positive demeanor and potential to address resource challenges.
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Klugh
Killian
Howard Sellers
Selleers
South Carolina
Sellers
Clay
Hhas
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North Augusta
Briton Williams
Bobby Jones
Doris C. Gravat
Csicete
Aiken
Esate
Admiral Steamer
Augusta
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Mall
Tare
Bill Martin
Dot Holland’s, Inc
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California
Surrey Center
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