Commission approves variance for 88 lot subdivision plan
Aiken Planning Commission unanimously grants a variance to Twin Lakes subdivision on a dead end road exceeding 1000 feet by 2300. Residents from Stratford Hall oppose the dead end, propose alternative access, and warn on traffic while the engineer notes future connection to Sizemore Drive. The vote stands unless appealed within 10 days to City Council.
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Stratford
Hall
Woodside Plantaton
Aiken
Stratford Hall
John Melvin
Melvin
Antietam Drive
Twin Lakes Road
Bill Reynolds Ques
Mark Graham
Graham
Sizemore Drive
Brad Brodie
Death by own action seen as critical problem in Aiken County
Aiken County task force on death by own action calls the issue a critical local problem. Data show rises from 17 cases in 1999 to 18 in 2000 and 18 in 2001, with several experts urging education, stigma reduction, and access to help across the community.
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Aiken County
Task Force
Suicide Prevention Ask Force
Sue Townsend
Townsend
Aiken
Cam Warner
Jabez Farms Rescues Two Horses In Aiken Area
Jabez Farms has taken in its first two rescue horses a wild mustang Sally and a wild burro Jaber from Leesville after owners realized they could not manage them Veterinarian Dr Lisa Handy facilitated the rescue and the animals are thriving Brooks plans an all day fundraiser at the Hippodrome North Augusta with a rummage sale silent auction and breed parade to support shelter needs Contact 614 9203 or 644 4378 for details or visit Jabez Farms 2103 Trailpoint Drive Aiken 29603
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CSRA
Aiken
Jabez Farms
Robin Brooks
Leesville
Gram
Brooks
Lisa Handy
Carolina Equine Clinic
Sally
Jaber
Chime Bell Church Road
Tom
Myra Eaves
Hippodrome
North Augusta
Trailpoint Drive
Community hero Dr. Vernelle Tyler highlighted for education work
The second Aiken County feature profiles Dr. Vernelle Tyler, USC Aiken Education professor and former Leavelle McCampbell Middle School principal. Nominated by local parents and staff, she emphasizes broad impact, parental involvement, and the value of sustained education support across many schools.
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Aiken County
Jim Hodges
Vernelle Tyler
USC Aiken
Department of Education
Peggy Ford
Chil Ren
Vernelleyler
Leavelle- McCampbell Middle School
Tyler
Ren
Michael O'Conner
Leavelle-McCampbell
Alicia Hughes
USCA
O'Conner
Hughes
Jefferson
Morris Brown
Rob Nowit
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Commission
Ty Monica Wells
Ontbutor
Constance Shepard
Mental Health Association
Suicide Prevention Task Force
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Aurora Pavilion
Nmha Org
Community Heroes
Carolina
Dave
Wwe
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