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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 2017

Page

3

I-20 Link Between North Augusta and Augusta Opens Fifty Years Ago

The April 3 1967 ribbon cutting marked the opening of 14 miles of I-20 linking North Augusta to Augusta with 150 miles of I-20 now in operation from Columbia to Atlanta. South Carolina figures show the final five miles in Aiken County are the busiest county road since 2006. Local officials praised the interstate for economic growth including Bridgestone in Graniteville and urban development along the corridor.

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I-20 traffic growth triggers resurfacing and bridge plans

Aiken Standard notes rising counts on I-20 with 48 400 to 57 700 vehicles daily between Exit 1 and the Georgia line from 2008 to 2015 and 60 100 daily in 2015 on the Georgia side. Plans include resurfacing busy sections, rebuilding the Savannah River bridge, and widening to six lanes to Exit 5 or beyond.

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Caddie Bubba Watson Story Night in North Augusta

Ted Scott caddie to Bubba Watson spoke at Grace United Methodist Church sharing how he began caddying after failing as a pro in Louisiana. He described caddie life as offering information and support and praised Watson as an artist who needed Christian support. Donations collected supported flood relief in South Carolina and Louisiana.

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Aiken Standard Gives 150 Free Months to Subscribers

The Aiken Standard selects 150 random subscribers for free home delivery as the paper marks 150 years. Winners will be named on page 3A, with 150 names published through December 31, 2017. Winners must call Sharon Padgett at 803 644 2338 to claim.

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