Downtown Aiken upgrades add nine new traffic signals
SCDOT officials installed sensors pedestrian lights and turning arrows at nine downtown intersections in Aiken funded by federal pavement and reconstruction dollars. The project aims to reduce stops and delays with synchronized signals though some motorists report backups as tweaks continue.
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Aiken
S.C. Department of Transportation
SCDOT
Carol Jones
Department of Transportation
Aiken Public Safety
Jones
Michael Gibbons
Downtown Signal Changes Update Traffic Rules
The city announces updated downtown traffic signals and left turn practices. Drivers must stop at red lights and proceed on green, yielding to the light in front before turning. Rights on red may be allowed where noted, otherwise follow direct signal.
Funding cuts threaten Tri-Dev services in Aiken County
Tri-Development may face an 28 percent state budget cut risking 100 staff losses and the end of day and in home services for hundreds of special needs adults and children in Aiken County. Remaining funds would cover 180 clients in staffed residences.
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Tri-Development
Ralph Courtney
South Carolina
Aiken County
Courtney
Aiken
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Fewer Shark Attacks Reported in United States
A Monday report shows a decline in shark attacks across the United States signaling safer beaches for swimmers. The study highlights lower incident numbers and suggests continued vigilance by coastal communities and lifeguards.
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U.S
United States
Proposals To Use One-Cent Tax Gather For City Projects
City Council hears multiple proposals for Local Option Sales Tax funding in a special meeting. Groups include SPCA, Center for African American History, Galaxy Youth Center, USC Aiken and Cumbee Center seeking support. Cumbee requests 500000 for a new building amid abuse statistics.
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Roger LeDuc
Aiken Public Safety
Planning Department
Public Works
SPCA
Center For African American History, Art and Culture
Galaxy Youth Center
USC Aiken
Aiken Family
Council
Cumbee
Kay Nixon
Cumbee Center
Aiken County
Beverly Clyburn
Jet Beckum
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Stephanie Kirkland
Kirkland
Michael Hunt
J. Dennis Bolt
Columbia
Richland Avenue
Avis Maude Barron
Annie Butler
Ridge Spring
Russell Lee McClellan
Frank Shivers
Alvin Padgett
Robertus & the Lighthouse
Hole
Columbia Highway
North
Lighthouse Baptist Church
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