Harrell talks taxes and jobs at Aiken Republican Club
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell told Aiken Republicans that property taxes and economic development will drive debate in the General Assembly this session. He urged tax relief be extended from large to small businesses and noted small firms dominate the state’s business sector. Harrell emphasized a trained workforce as key to attracting big employers while acknowledging a full agenda ahead.
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Stolen street signs spark anger in Willow Woods
Willow Woods homeowners association treasurer Butch Roberson called the loss of ten carved wooden signs on Banks Mill Road outrageous and placed a $500 reward with the Aiken Standard. Signs valued at about $1,000 were taken on Sept 9 and 10, leaving the neighborhood with only one entrance and exit and prompting a sheriff’s investigation.
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Willow Woods Drive
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North Augusta Council sides with no speed limit for Greeneway
After hours of discussion the North Augusta City Council unanimously rejected a proposed 15 mile per hour speed limit for the Greeneway. Officials consider educational measures and a center stripe as reminders to slow down, while emphasizing a safe multi use path.
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Augusta
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Bob Bigger
Greeneway
Police Blotter Reports Multiple DWI and Theft Incidents
North Augusta man arrested August 20 on DWI after erratic driving near Martintown Road and Knox Avenue. Augusta man jailed August 18 after hit and run on Edgefield Road with driving while suspended and license charges. Langley man jailed September 14 for shoplifting at Martintown Road store after concealing clothes. Separate incident involved a failed theft of a $110 bicycle and $10 lock on Knox Avenue. Durham man arrested September 13 for driving while suspended speeding 74 in a 45 zone and driving without a license near USS 1 and Martintown Road.
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Aiken dog trainer dies in Illinois crash
Edward M. Carey Jr., 78, a well known Labrador retriever trainer from Aiken, died in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 24 in rural Massac County Illinois. The truck driven by Joe M. Alexander, 72 of Aiken, overcorrected after a sleep lapse and overturned multiple times. Alexander, wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries and was treated at a Kentucky hospital. Two Labrador retrievers were missing after the wreck. No arrests were reported.
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