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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation

An Atlanta business owner who has spent years fighting a nearly $30,000 water bill says his case remains unresolved, even after his experience helped inspire changes to how the city handles disputed water charges.The Atlanta City Council approved two measures last week aimed at giving some...

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Proposal to rename terminal at Aiken Regional Airport rejected at city council meeting

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A proposal to make changes at Aiken Regional Airport by renaming a terminal after late Sen. Lindsey Graham did not pass on Monday. Council members returned to the proposal Oct. 26 after hearing public comments earlier this month. People who live in Aiken shared their thoughts...

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Over 500,000 South Carolinians participate in first week of early voting

In six days, the South Carolina Election Commission said more than 500,000 people voted early in the Palmetto state, compared with around 238,000 during the same period in the previous midterm election.

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