City trims power-line trees in Aiken amid calls for underground wiring
Residents decry improved trimming around SCE&G lines in Aiken Mead Avenue and Whiskey Road while officials defend routine cuts aimed at future growth away from hazards. City Manager LeDuc notes downtown lines nearly underground and cites a $1 million reserve for neighborhood projects, though single blocks cost 50 000 to 100 000 to convert.
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Aiken
Mead Avenue
Whiskey Road
South Carolina Electric and Gas
Sce&g
Tom Rapp
City of
Rapp
Kim Asbill
Sce&g Public Affairs
Asbill
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
Amy Banton
AARP Meeting Set for Crosland Senior Center
The AARP group schedules its next meeting for Monday evening January 8 at the Crosland Senior Citi clubhouse. The nominating committee will present officers for election that night. Large attendance is requested as members gather for updates and community notices.
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Citi
Crosland
Nomi Committee
Dorothy G
Chatfield
Dorothy Gardner
Platteville
Wis
Leroy Ewell
D. R. Lally
Road
Baltimore
Police Increase New Year Patrols Across State
State law enforcement warns busy New Year period with more patrols to deter drunk driving. Drivers urged to plan ahead arrange designated drivers or use taxis and carry registration insurance and license. Buckle up and avoid driving if alcohol is involved.
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Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Hail a cab in Aiken with 24 hour services
In Aiken two taxi firms operate around the clock seven days a week. Save numbers: Aiken Taxi 507 TAX 8294 or 642 9910 and Carolina Cab 648 4545.
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Aiken
Carolina Cab
Alumni Pre-Cruise Meeting at Ramada Plaza Augusta
Graniteville High School alumni plan a pre-cruise meeting on January 9 at 3 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Augusta. Contact Anne Johnston at (706) 863-5503 for details.
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Graniteville High School
Ramada Plaza
Broad St
Augusta
Anne Johnston
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