Aiken approves federal funds for bike lanes and sidewalks
The South Carolina Augusta Regional Transportation Study subcommittee unanimously backed using roughly 163 104 dollars in Transportation Alternative Program funds for Aiken bicycle lanes and Crosland Park sidewalks. Local matches of at least 20 percent are required, with city officials aiming to leverage broader funding for Phase one of the Bicycle Infrastructure Project and related sidewalk work.
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S.C. Augusta
Council
S.C. Department of Transportation
Tom Lex
Aiken County
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
S.C Augusta
Crosland Park
Subcommittee Updates Hitchcock Parkway Re ranking Process
SCDOT representatives briefed the subcommittee on re ranking Hitchcock Parkway corridor improvements. The bypass expansion stalled after an 8 million dollar funding shortfall. the project now centers on corridor operational improvements with potential turning and passing lanes. Current No 2 ranking may change at May meeting before a vote to proceed. Maayan Schechter reports.
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Vaucluse Road
Powderhouse Road
Teague Street
Columbia Avenue
S.C. Department of Transportation
Hitchcock Parkway
Lion
SCDOT
Aiken Tech unveils on schedule Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing
The 36,000 square foot Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing at Aiken Technical College is about 50 percent complete and on budget. Construction started in July 2014 and should finish in August with classes to begin in fall. The $8.5 million facility will house advanced manufacturing and nuclear programs with flexible bays for hands-on training and limited traditional classrooms.
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Aiken Technical College
ATC
Susan Winsor
Aiken County
Winsor
Larry Wood
Center For Energy and Advanced Manufacturing
ATC readies space to expand welding programs in 40th year
ATC, one of 16 South Carolina technical colleges, marks 40 years serving the community. The new space aims to boost welding capacity, add programs and support NRC funded nuclear welding certification while attracting regional industry and investment. Local reporter Larry Wood notes the college’s commitment to students and economic development.
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ATC
S.C. Technical College System
Winsor
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Coalition for death by own action Prevention of Aiken County Forms
Representatives from Mental Health America of Aiken County and The Aiken Center formed a coalition to prevent death by own action among youths. The group plans a board, 501c3 status, a new website with warning signs and resources, and aims to raise funds starting with a $25 minimum gift. They expect live by March with staff and volunteers like Lisa Tindal and Cathy Cole guiding the effort.
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Mental Health America
Aiken County
Aiken Center
Coalition For Suicide Prevention of
Lisa Tindal
Cathy Cole
Aiken Regional
Tim Carlton
Laura Gibbons
Blue Salamander Solutions
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Tindal
Stindal
Mhaac
Gmail
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Aiken Tech Training Center
Atc.edu
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