Meeting on transgender issues at local church
Dr. Christopher F. Drescher leads a 6:30 p.m. session at Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church on 115 Gregg Ave about gender expression in the CSRA. Pizza, discussion of discrimination, violence, mental health, and support for transgender youth and families.
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Christopher F. Drescher
Aiken Unitarian
Drescher
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta University
Aiken
PFLAG
Night of Games in Johnston to raise funds for chamber
The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce and Johnston Peach Blossoms Festival host a Night of Games at 6 p.m. May 5 at the American Legion building in Johnston. Tickets cost 10 per card, 15 for two. Proceeds support chamber programs.
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Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
American Legion
Edisto St
SCDOT Starts Vaucluse Road Bypass 118 Safety Upgrade
The SCDOT has begun work at the Vaucluse Road and Bypass 118 intersection in Aiken to reduce crashes. The project widens the intersection adds turning lanes and upgrades signals. Safety officials led by Joey Riddle and Tony Fallon describe using tools from the department’s toolbox to improve safety.
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S.C. Department of Transportation
Vaucluse Road
Aiken
Jeff Terry
SCDOT
District 7
DOT
Terry
Columbia
Joey Riddle
Cindy Kubovic
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes at intersection spurred four year study
Tony Fallon Riddle reported 15 crashes at the intersection over four years. Six injuries and the rest property damage. The pattern reflects crashes relative to similar intersections and highlights a signal operating without turning lanes.
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Tony Fallon Riddle
Riddle
Statewide crash study under way with $1.16 million project
DOT officials report crash data reviews to identify hot spots and apply toolbox tools to reduce crashes. The SCDOT project in the area has a Oct 31 completion target, contingent on weather, with 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state match. Utility relocation and lane controls may cause closures during construction. Christina Cleveland is county government.
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Fallow
DOT
Terry
SCDOT
Riddle
Tai Chi classes and local events in Aiken area
Johnny Turner and partners teach Tai Chi at First Presbyterian Church gym from 9 30 to 10 30 a m on Monday Wednesday and Friday. The Leadership Aiken County Class 2015 16 hosts a VIP reception and project unveiling May 6 at Newberry Hall with hors d oeuvres cash bar and silent auction. Proceeds benefit arts in local schools. The Aiken County Board of Disabilities and Tri Development Center meet May 5 at 1016 Vaucluse Road. For details contact listed organizers.
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Johnny Turner
John Reiter
Trig Penland
First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Ave
N.W
Call Turner
Aiken County
Newberry Hall
Newberry St
S.W
Security Federal
Laurens St
Whiskey Road
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
University Parkway
H. Odell Weeks
Rayette Godson
Godsonrayette
Bfusa. Com
Aiken
Taste of Home Cooking School Returns to USCA Etherredge Center
The Taste of Home Cooking School and Back to Basics Expo arrives at USCA Etherredge Center from 2 to 6 p.m. with 15 vendors and a 6:30 p.m. show. Dana Elliott will demonstrate eight dishes as attendees can win final products. Tickets cost 17 dollars at the door. Donations support the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Food Drive.
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Aiken Standard
USC Aiken
USCA
Etherredge Center
University Parkway
Usca Etherredge Center
Dana Elliott
Taste of Home Cooking
Mem
Bers
Salvation Army
Bit
Taylor
Tasteofhome.com
Jessica Bordelon
Donna Bundrick Griffin
Walter P. Rawl & Sons
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