Railroad crossing plan sparks traffic safety debate
Aiken County and state officials outline upgrades at Ascanga Lake Canal Street and nearby crossings. The project funds include 600000 from SCDOT and 350000 for roadwork. Norfolk Southern adds 312000 to move track. Residents worry about widening and closures near Rocktown Drive.
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City plans greenspace park on downtown lot near Battle of Aiken site
City official Anaclerio outlines a park plan for a downtown lot with greenspace, walkways, a gazebo, and a fountain near Wesley Methodist Church and the First Baptist churchyard. Parking limited to a narrow 10 to 15 foot area, with a small driveway around the park. Call 649-0526 for details.
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Louisiana lawmakers begin second special session on hurricane recovery
Gov Kathleen Blanco opened the post hurricane recovery session in New Orleans urging unity and urging Congress to expand aid. She outlined plans to use 6.2 billion in federal block grants and 1.5 billion in aid focusing on housing and flood protection reforms. The session runs 12 days to Feb 17 with debate over levee consolidation and streamlined government amid Katrina and Rita devastation.
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Republican Caucus
Tucker
Baton Rouge
Sherri Smith Cheek
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