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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1998
Page
6
The city manager candidate LeDuc, 49, praised for looking beyond surface issues and addressing controversial matters quietly. Retired Aiken City Manager Roland Windham lauds his sensitivity, commitment, and drive to improve methods.
Roger LeDuc, public works director, receives a promotion in Aiken as his wife Renee LeDuc voices pride. He expresses eager intent to serve residents and make positive changes, aiming to earn broad respect among the community.
Roger LeDuc will become Aiken city manager December 1 succeeding Steve Thompson who will depart November 27 to lead Greenville. LeDuc, former director of engineering and public works in North Augusta, plans to meet service agencies and blend resources with area governments while earning citizen and employee respect. He and his wife Renee have four children and will celebrate 25 years of marriage this summer.
Aiken County Council approves seeking 70 million dollars from the Infrastructure Bank for the Bobby Jones Expressway toll funded project. The move creates a Transportation Authority to oversee costs and debt retirement, with tolls as the revenue source and county funds protected.
A sulfur trioxide cloud released by General Chemical moved over the Savannah River toward Beech Island and Jackson, prompting officials to keep employees indoors and alert fire and medical crews. The cloud dissipated by 4 pm and some residents with breathing problems were treated and released. no serious injuries were reported. Georgia Protection Division investigates cause and prevention.
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