{
 "city": "Aiken County",
 "state": "South Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/aikencountysc.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Keep Aiken County Beautiful",
   "headline": "Keep Aiken County Beautiful board reviews litter prevention program updates",
   "summary": "This is a procedural board meeting for Keep Aiken County Beautiful, focusing on updates to ongoing programs such as Adoption Programs, Report-A-Litterbug, Tarp Campaign, and Love Aiken Hate Litter Caught Green Handed. The board will also hear committee reports from Public Relations, Youth, Business Relations, and Community Care. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-173",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Council considers Wagener EMS Station addition and fire department contracts",
   "summary": "The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will discuss revised volunteer fire department contracts and a resolution for the Wagener EMS Station addition. The body will also consider commissioning an enforcement officer and review monthly reports for fire, EMS, and code enforcement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-180",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-181",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-184",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Work Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-183",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-176",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Aiken County Administrative Committee to review live streaming costs",
   "summary": "The Administrative Committee will review a cost analysis for live streaming County Council meetings. The body will also consider an ordinance to adjust membership terms for the Board of Disabilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-177",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council considers establishing Wastewater Services Commission and property sales",
   "summary": "Aiken County Council will hold public hearings on wastewater services, zoning changes, and industrial property sales. The body is also considering a referendum to modify the county's authority to operate wastewater treatment facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-185",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-178",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Development Committee considers wastewater plant naming and State Revolving Fund loan",
   "summary": "The Development Committee will discuss naming the county wastewater treatment facility and applying for a State Revolving Fund loan for a sludge dryer. The body will also consider a resolution regarding ownership of the Salley Jail and a sewer services easement agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-179",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Aiken County Council to discuss EMS director, appointments, and contingency funds",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Council will hold a work session to introduce the new EMS Director, review pending appointment resolutions, and discuss the status of contingency funds. The council will also receive reports on finance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-182",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Planning Commission holds public hearings on three subdivisions and a zoning change",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on preliminary plat approvals for Clearwater Preserve (109 lots), Hickory Knoll (27 lots), and Hollow Oak (36 lots). Old business includes a manufactured home park on Pine Log Road (47 spaces) and a zoning map amendment from RUD to PUD A for a 41.58-acre parcel on Keagen Blvd, along with a related preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run (102 lots).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-172",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Sub-committee to discuss amendments to Trolley Run Station PUD‑A",
   "summary": "The Planning and Development Sub‑Committee will hold a discussion on proposed amendments to the Trolley Run Station Planned Unit Development (PUD‑A). The item is listed under new business and was requested by Chief Development Officer Joel Duke. No decisions are recorded; the meeting will focus on reviewing the suggested changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-175",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals approves height variance for senior living project on Whiskey Road",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Board of Appeals decided on several variance requests for accessory structures and building heights. The body approved a request to increase building height and decrease separation distance for a senior living project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-174",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to consider accessory structure variance for 636 Victoria Drive",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Board of Appeals is meeting to review a request for a zoning variance. The board will determine if an applicant may exceed the maximum allowed size for an accessory structure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-171",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Voter Registration & Elections",
   "headline": "Board to canvass primary runoff and rule on provisional ballots",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration & Elections will canvass the Statewide Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff and hold a hearing on provisional ballots. The board will also administer oaths to canvassers and break for scanning approved provisional ballots.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-170",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Commission to weigh rezoning for 102-lot subdivision and 124-unit apartment project",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a worksession and regular meeting, including public hearings on several zoning map amendments and development proposals. Key items include a proposed rezoning from RUD to PUD A for a 41.58-acre property on Keagen Blvd to allow a 102-lot subdivision (Hawthorne at Trolley Run), a major land development for a 124-unit apartment complex at 82 Canal Street in Graniteville, and a zoning map amendment from AP to RUD on Glenwood Drive. Also on the agenda is a proposed code amendment to Section 24-2.6 to add categories for electricity generation facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-158",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning and Development",
   "headline": "Planning Commission approves 190-foot wireless tower in Graniteville",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission approved a new telecommunications tower and discussed updating the county code to better classify electrical power generation. Several residential development requests were tabled for future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-169",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Development Committee to review wastewater plant parts and roadway improvements",
   "summary": "The Development Committee is meeting to discuss procurement for the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant and several road-naming resolutions. The body will also consider a contract for roadway improvements and an ordinance regarding parks and recreation rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-164",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Development Committee recommends $118M Project Synthesis fee agreement",
   "summary": "The Development Committee recommended approval of items for County Council action: third reading of the comprehensive plan update, first reading of parks and recreation ordinance amendments, and a resolution for a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis' (Ambiopharms) for a $118 million investment. Two road name changes in District 6 were approved. Monthly reports were received as information. The meeting adjourned without executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-163",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "County committee approves furniture, leases space, and distributes tax funds",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Administrative Committee recommended approval for furniture contracts for the Sheriff's Office, a lease for the SC Department of Public Safety, and the distribution of state accommodations tax funds for FY 2027. The committee also voted to table a software maintenance agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-161",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Aiken County Council to review contingency funds and ARPA expenditures",
   "summary": "The County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending appointment resolutions and the status of contingency funds. The meeting includes a review of Finance/ARPA reports and expenditures for HCWWTP projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-165",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on FY2027 budget and tax deal for Ambiopharm",
   "summary": "County Council will hold third readings of the FY2026-2027 operating budget and a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis). The consent agenda includes contracts for wastewater plant equipment, a road improvement project, and a software agreement. A public hearing is scheduled for the tax incentive agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-167",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Meetings",
   "headline": "County Council approves budget on second reading, third reading set for June 16",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Council approved the FY 2026-2027 budget on second reading and scheduled it for third reading on June 16. The council also tabled a proposed amendment to park rules at Langley Pond after public comment, and approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis). Contingency fund allocations were approved for 11 local nonprofit organizations totaling $5,075.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-168",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Work Session",
   "headline": "County reviews April 2026 financial performance",
   "summary": "Aiken County Council reviewed the General Fund's April 2026 financial report, which shows revenues of $83.6 million and expenditures of $80.7 million, with real property taxes being the largest revenue source.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-166",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Council Committees",
   "headline": "Council committee to discuss live streaming and authorize Keymark software agreement",
   "summary": "The Aiken County Council Administrative Committee will discuss options for live streaming county council meetings. The committee will also consider resolutions to authorize an agreement with Keymark LLC for document management software, accept a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from the Department of Energy for tax year 2025, and extend the employee health program contract with Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a vacancy report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-162",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.aikencountysc.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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