Springside annexation debate in Aiken sparks GVW map concerns
Aiken residents weigh Springside annexation amid legal questions about contiguity and impact on the Graniteville–Vaucluse-Warrenville district. Officials cite proximity to University Parkway, while critics warn of poor precedent and potential voter objections in early 2008. With population projections around 7,172 and a 7,000 minimum for new municipalities, the move faces robust scrutiny from planning commissioners and residents.
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Aiken
Springside
Holly
University Parkway
Mill Villages
Rolly
Bill Reynolds
Reynolds
Ed Grobbe
Ed Woltz
Commission
University Parkway Apartments
Dewar wins election in Aiken with growth, traffic focus
After results Dewar celebrated with family saying it feels wonderful to have the election. He pledged to oppose growth enabling ordinances and curb infrastructure costs for taxpayers while targeting Whiskey Road and Dougherty Road traffic. Sprawls congratulated Dewar and will focus on personal life and as fire chief, noting eight years on the City Council.
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Dewar
Aiken
Whiskey Road
Dougherty Road
Sprawls
Aiken Public Safety
Student scholars pursue science and medicine across campuses
Beta Club member Catotti spent six weeks at Clemson University studying plant genetics with Dr. Amy Lawton-Rauh to explore academic lab operations and genetics careers. John Lewis, tennis player at Aiken Prep, did a three-week Stanford medical physiology class and aims for an MD PhD. Cooney Looney, South Aiken student in NHS and service clubs, earned the West Point Leadership Award and weighs Princeton Duke and others for biology and premedical paths.
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Clemson University
Amy Lawton-Rauh
Catotti
Silversword Alliance
Clemson
Ivan
Kathy Lewis
John Lewis
Aiken Prep
Stanford University
Lewis
United States
Stanford
Cooney
Nancy
Brian Looney
South Aiken
Serteens and
Interact
French Club
National Honor Society
West Point
Looney
National Leadership Youth Forum For Medicine
Boston
Africa
Princeton
Duke
University of South Carolna
CSRA Gamers Association Meets September 15 at Anime Alley
The CSRA Gamers Association holds its August/September meeting September 15 at Anime Alley 1824 Wylds Road Augusta from 6 to 8 p.m. Featured games include Kursk the Clash of Armor Lord of the Rings Miniature Game and Ogre GeV. An RPG session features The Watcher by Augusta Area Roll Players Association. Call 706 737 5764 for details.
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Csra Gamer's Association
Anime Alley
Wylds Road
Augusta
Kursk
Augusta Area
Roll Players ‘Association
Cll
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Graniteville Company
Graniteville
Csra Gamer's
Tom Young
Aiken Fomyewn
Chesterfield
Clinique
Pella
Warden Drive
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