North Augusta City Council candidates hold public forum
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Thursday, people met candidates in a City Council candidate forum in North Augusta.
Candidates talked about how they may impact local businesses.
There are six candidates running for Mayor Pro Tempore, WHICH includes incumbent Jenafer McCauley.
Other candidates include Crystal Baskett, Dennis Briatico, Pat Carpenter, Robert Freitas, and current Council Member David McGhee.
Veterans get more benefits with expansion of PACT Act
It just got easier for veterans with certain illnesses to apply for life-changing benefits. The list of illnesses linked to the PACT Act just got longer.
We spoke with the president and CEO of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce about how the council can help the future.
“Even our middle schoolers have some interest in what’s happening on city council because, over the next four years, they are going to be teenagers. They are going to be voting. So, it’s really important to know what they are and how it’s going to impact you down the line. Whether it’s housing, your infrastructure or transportation. They don’t really think about it now, but they are learning what these things mean and how it’s going to impact them,” said Terra Carroll.
There also are two other candidates running for the seat Eric Presnell held.
Those include John Felak and Michael Ford.
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