Gov Hodges signs higher speed limit bill in SC
South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges signs a bill to raise interstate speed limits from 65 to 70 mph where appropriate. Transportation officials plan new signs on I 95 within two weeks and complete sign installation within a month at an estimated cost of about 100000. Some stretches on I 26 and I 85 remain at 65 or unchanged.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Jim Hodges
Hodges
Transportation Department
Rick Werts
Taffle
Werts
Speed limit rents stall proposal over belt enforcement
The stalled measure tied speed limit hikes to seat belt enforcement, warning higher speeds would raise crash risk. Senate Majority Leader John Land of Manning emerged as a key adversary to the legislation, complicating its path forward.
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Senate
John Land
Manning
Lobster Races Return to Aiken with Kidsfest Night
The 15th annual 1999 Lobster Races and Kidsfest kick off Friday at 5 p.m. in The Alley, drawing nearly 12 000 last year. Lobster action supports Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center TriDevelopment Center and Aiken County programs for mentally and physically challenged residents.
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Aiken
Chuck Martin
Martin
Aiken County
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
TriDevelopment Center
Downtown crowds grow at Chuck Martin event
Chuck Martin Special Olympics highlighted a Friday press conference where a $3,333.34 donation was given to each of several organizations, totaling $10,000 for the year. Tri-Development Center’s Alph Courtney thanked attendees, noting ongoing community needs. Swinging Medallions provided music as Lobster Races sponsors were announced: WBBQ, Coors Light, Carolina First Bank, and Cellular One. For more details, call Liz Victor or Dan Hillman.
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Scott Webster
Dan Williams
Spring Valley High School
Palmetto Golf Course
Williams
Southern Cross
Martin
Alph Courtney
Tri- Development Center
WBBQ
Coors Light
Carolina First Bank
Cellular One
Liz Victor
Dan Hillman
Attentiveness Highlighted In Aiken Community Character Drive
The City of Aiken unveils its second trait in the Aiken: A Community of Character program. Attentiveness means giving full attention to others words, staying alert, and avoiding distraction. The white tail deer symbolize this trait, guiding local schools like Schofield Middle School to weave attentiveness into daily activities. Stephen D. Hale notes residents will hear more through local media as the program progresses.
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Aiken
Schofield Middle School
Stephen D. Hale
Community broadcasts announce monthly character traits
Cumulus Broadcasting and Davis Broadcasting will produce public service spots on radio and PSAs on Channels 5, 12 and 26 television. Local newspapers support the effort. Residents can learn more about this month’s trait on Aiken’s website www.aiken.net/character. Next month centers on loyalty with a new trait each month.
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Cumulus Broadcasting
Davis Broadcasting
Aiken
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