Water Development Moves Ahead With Annexation Condition
Aiken City Council voted six to one to grant water and sewer service to a Whiskey Road corridor project, but only if the developer annexes the 46 acres bordering city limits. The plan includes a 22 acre commercial area with a grocery store, homes, and potential apartments, drawing opposition over traffic, safety, and process timing. Jane Vaughters, sworn in Monday, cast the lone vote against the utility request citing late notice and lack of annexation filing. Residents urged expansion controls. others supported enhanced planning and traffic study. A traffic engineer will be hired to study impacts before further action.