Loss of funding harms South Carolina road system
South Carolina’s federal road funds declined by nearly 43 million dollars over five years ending 2013, a drop of over 6 percent. Experts note gas tax stagnation and rising construction costs after rapid population growth have strained repairs, with lawmakers pushing for new funding as congestion and highway conditions threaten the economy.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Associated Press
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Area Deaths Highlight James E. Graham and Others
Obituary notice lists James Edward Graham of Williston Johnny Wells of Aiken and Shirley F. Lawrence of Augusta among recent deaths with funeral details appearing in the 6A section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Graham
Williston
Johnny Wells
Aiken
Shirley F. Lawrence
Augusta
Cloudy Weather Forecast For Five Days
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with a high near 62 and a low around 45 over the next five days. Temperature in Celsius is listed as 12C. PhoneNumbers 803 648 2311 and 803 644 2401 are provided for contact.
Battle of Aiken reenactment marks 150th anniversary
Spectators in Aiken joined locals and visitors for the annual reenactment of the 1865 Battle of Aiken as part of a 150th anniversary commemoration. Participants portrayed Confederate and Union forces, camping overnight, chopping wood, and tending fires to depict Civil War life.
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Darryl Poovey
Beaufort
John Wilkinson
Aiken
William Sherman
South Carolina
Arkenites
Poovey
Wilkinson
Virginia
Union
U.S. Navy
Barbados
Caribbeans
Yonah Johnson
Johnson
Dwight Bachman
Chip Land
Bill Storrs
Battle of Aiken
Black History Parade Celebrates Unity in Aiken
Aiken hosts a Black History parade from American Legion Post 212 to Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Organizations such as churches, school bands, gospel groups, and the King David Masonic Lodge marched amid music and candy. Judges including Rev. Paul Bush emphasized originality and themes while celebrating Black History Month and community identity.
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Aiken
Jacquelyn Brown
Eastern Star Dozier Chapter
Brown
Martin Luther King, Jr
American Legion
Hampton Ave
Smith Hazel Recreation Center
Kershaw St
King David Masonic Lodge
Henry Williams
Smith Hazel
Paul Bush
Bush
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S.C
Gary Simrill
Rock Hill Republican
Department of Transportation
Bluebird Society
ATC Fair
Abby
Aikenstandard.com
Joseph Wheeler
Hugh Judson Kilpatrick
Cindy Kubovic
Derrek Asberry
Dasberry
Rev
Manali Au
Smut M Mous
Fatz Cafe
Pine Log Road
Scott Harrell
Fatz.com
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