County plans widen Bettis Academy Road and riverfront growth
Plans for Bettis Academy Road widening near the plant, plus Riverfront development in North Augusta touted as boosting the economy. Aiken County highlights include Thirty Three Rivers landfill project cutting disposal costs by half with nine counties sharing space. The 1,400 acre site could last 50 years. A new state prison on Wire Road slated to start soon, housing 300 then 500 inmates, completed by 2000. Also, volunteers sought for Aiken/Augusta Invitational rowing event on Langley Pond with 1,500 rowers expected on March 20. Lions Club Eyemobile will offer free vision screenings January 19 and 20 at the Margaret Weston Center.
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Underwater Exhibit At Museum Showcases Dives and Art
The museum displays include dive gear coral sea fans shells and underwater art. The Shepherds describe diving as quiet and peaceful with nature’s beauty. The public can view the display Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and weekends 25 pm.
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Weather Forecast With Clouds and Rain Possibility Tonight
Tonight cloudy with a chance of rain. thunderstorms likely along the coast. Lows in the 40s upstate and 50s elsewhere. Saturday through Sunday look mostly sunny with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s to 40s. Monday could reach the 60s. Sunset today at 5 42 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 32 am.
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County considers 1.1 million communications upgrade
The JPS panel hears the 911 system upgrade will cost about 1.1 million, with only 366,000 in the budget necessitating the hike. The upgrade boosts equipment and adds features for better law enforcement and emergency services. The county also received 94,000 in state grants for teen pregnancy prevention and other grants for a crime victim advocates program. Jail fee hikes would cover over the counter medications and elective medical treatment, deducted from inmate canteen accounts if council approves, per Shepherd.
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Hearns Family Dies in Augusta Car Crash Return
The Hearns family of Augusta died in a head on collision while returning from a weekend trip to Dillon near South of the Border. All six occupants were buckled in as the Toyota Corolla struck another vehicle and airbags deployed. Hearns, an employee of Silver Sheet Metal Inc., was transported to Marianna, Florida for burial.
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Aiken Camellia Show Sets Weekend Display at Mall
Aiken’s annual camellia show runs this weekend at Aiken Mall with nearly 1000 blooms. Organizers expect strong turnout despite cold weather reducing outdoor blooms. Growers from Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina will show top flowers while indoors and greenhouse entries are judged separately. Admission is free with Saturday hours 3 to 8 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. An Ikebana International exhibit and a Bonsai display by Fred Wieland will also be shown.
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