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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2017
Page
1
Former Irmo assistant J W Montgomery was introduced as Aiken High School football head coach after a Wednesday press conference. He promised a blend of old and new school methods to unlock athletes' potential focusing on discipline strength and teamwork.
Area deaths report lists Jean McElveen Abreu and Cora Virginia Richardson Rauton among recent passings in Aiken. Also noted are Gonsilee Pontoo and related obituaries section 6A.
Partly cloudy conditions with a hot high of 92 and a cooler low of 61. The forecast covers six days with similar dry, warm weather and low rain chances. Expect daytime heat, and evening pleasant temperatures typical for the period.
The South Carolina legislature voted to override Gov. Henry McMaster's veto of a roads funding bill, 95-18 in the House and 32-12 in the Senate, after months of debate. The measure, backed by business and trucking groups, aims to repair crumbling highways and bridges with changes to taxes and fees, despite opposition citing a gas tax hike of historic proportions. Aiken County lawmakers were split, with Rep. Bill Hixon, Rep. Bill Clyburn, and Rep. Bart Blackwell voting to override, while Rep. Bill Taylor opposed, arguing the tax increase was excessive.
The Aiken Planning Commission unanimously recommended funding sharrows on Park Avenue from Hayne Avenue to Union Street and Hampton Avenue from Laurens Street to Vaucluse Road. The project costs 101000 dollars with 80percent funded by federal funds and a 20percent local match proposed from Capital Project Sales Tax funds. Eight people spoke at the public hearing with majority support, noting safety benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
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