New S.C. bill could give Aiken County power to say ‘no’ to development

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – South Carolina’s State Senate is considering legislation that could give local governments more control over their own futures — the power to decide how fast they grow, or to pump the brakes if infrastructure can’t keep pace.

For places like Aiken County, it’s a question that hits close to home.

As new developments sprout up across the region, officials are wrestling with a fundamental tension: How do you welcome growth while protecting what makes your community special?

The reality of growth

Development is booming throughout Aiken County…

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