Aiken Eyes Revisions to Tree Pruning Rules
The Aiken City Planning Commission holds a public hearing on revisions to the zoning ordinance governing tree pruning and removal. Changes focus on sign visibility with limits on crown removal and distances of trees from freestanding signs, plus ongoing review with City Horticulturist Tom Rapp and Forestry Commission input. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Aiken
South Carolina Forestry Commission
Ed Evans
Evans
Tom Rapp
Planning Commission
South Carolina
Amy Banton
Abanton Aikenstandard.com
Toast of the Town third annual fundraiser set for URS Center
Artistic Director Dan Lee leads more than 100 performers in a 21 act show at the URS Center November 6 and 7 to raise funds for Aiken County Red Cross disaster relief and education programs. Local special guests, the Aiken Choral Society and Flatland Express Bluegrass perform. Tickets via URS box office or Red Cross office.
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Aiken County
American Red Cross
Dan Lee
URS Center For the Performing Arts
Lee
CSRA
Aiken Choral Society
Red Cross
Pine Log Road
Phinizy Swamp
Augusta
South Carolina
Chris
Beau
Phinizy’s
Phinizy Swamp Offers Quiet Natural Getaway
A writer visits Phinizy Swamp near Augusta for a peaceful retreat from city life. They describe wooden walkways, abundant birds and butterflies, distant alligator rumors, occasional litter, and the soothing absence of screens and noise.
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Phinizy Swamp
Sonsthetes
Republican treasurer Guerin files write in bid against Taylor
Jerry Guerin a Cedar Creek subdivision resident resigns as Aiken County GOP treasurer and launches a write in campaign against S C House District 86 Republican nominee Bill Taylor. Guerin says Taylor lacks commitment to Haley reforms and Harrell replacement, while Taylor calls Guerin rogue and misrepresentative.
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Jerry Guerin
Cedar Creek
Bill Taylor
S.C
Guerin
Taylor
Nikki Haley
Aiken County
Republican Party
David Lobb
Jerry
Lobb
Haley
Tom
State House
Harrell
House
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