Impaired Driving Patrols Step Up During Holidays
Police warn of more impaired drivers from holiday gatherings as DUI enforcement expands statewide. North Augusta adds two HEAT officers to boost DUI arrests amid five local deaths this year, with 16 of 35 county traffic fatalities linked to alcohol or drugs.
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Augusta
Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken Public Safety
Palmetto Parkway Opens As I-520 Completion Nears
The Palmetto Parkway Phase 2 of Interstate 520 opens today with a 3 p.m. ribbon cutting near Adams Hardware on Highway 25. North Augusta official Skip Grkovic notes the project spans about six miles, links I 1 to I 20, and includes a Greeneway trail and access roads. total cost for both phases is about 257 million dollars with work continuing on a few bridges and widening projects.
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Savannah River
Edgefield County
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Highway 25
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Georgia
South Carolina
Aiken County
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Ascanga Lake Road
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Infrastructure Bank
U.S. 25
Melissa Simmons
U.S. Highway 1
Aiken Corp and ADDA Boost City Economy Study Finds
A USC Aiken economics associate professor-led study funded by Aiken Corp and ADDA reports about 21 million dollars in direct income and roughly 1,700 jobs created by the two groups. The Aiken 20/20 initiative raised 3.5 million for industry, education, and urban projects. The council also approved ARRA grant of 3.34 million and other measures.
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Aiken Downtown Development Association
Aiken
Sanela Porea
USC Aiken
ADDA
Wade Brodie
Porca
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Corporation
ARRA
Gem Lake Detention Pond
April Bailey
Abailey
Aikenstandard Com
MCG Toy Run Returns This Sunday
The third annual MCG Cancer Center for Kids Toy Run will depart from Aces and Fights Tattoo Parlor at 3351 Wightsboro Road at 11 30 a m riders urged to bring a new unwrapped gift for the kids.
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Aces and Fights Tattoo Parlor
Wightsboro Road
H1N1 Clinic Set For Monday By North Augusta Health Dept
The North Augusta Health Department will hold a H1N1 clinic on Monday from noon to 7 p.m. by appointment only. Call (800) 450-1687 to make an appointment for the clinic.
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North Augusta Health Department
Sweet Cow Creamery Seeks Buyer As Owner Exits
Sweet Cow Creamery in downtown Aiken is up for sale after owner Lucy Scoville decided to leave to pursue other ventures. She cites recession pressures and wage hikes as major obstacles while noting growing business under new ownership. The shop aims to stay open through December 31 or until inventory runs out, with a buyer hoped to continue the ice cream service downtown.
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Lucy Scoville
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Laura Sherman
Aiken
Scoville
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