Aiken area interchange eyed as industry magnet
The Aiken ARTS group calls the proposed interchange a “super site” attracting national and international industry. Officials urge traffic and environmental impact studies, public hearings, and a December meeting to review the plan before approval. Georgia DOT will model traffic demand, while SCDOT approval hinges on studies and public input.
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ARTS
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Skip” Grkovic
Federal Highway Administration
City of Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Michael Dennis
South Carolina Department of Transportation
SCDOT
Georgia Dot
Aiken County
Stephen Strohminger
Fred Humes
Economic Development Partnership
Democrats push $50 billion bill to bring troops home
House Democrats pass a 50 billion Iraq war bill requiring Bush to start troop withdrawals in coming weeks with a goal to end combat by December 15, 2008. The measure, 218 to 203, faces veto risk in Senate and White House opposition.
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Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
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Barbara Lee
Maxine Waters
Pelosi
Aiken County seeks two gunmen in North Augusta murder case
Aiken County deputies seek Francisco D. Torrellas and another gunman in a back door shooting in North Augusta that injured Roderick A. Collins. Torrellas, 24, remains at large on charges of assault with intent to kill and weapons possession. Authorities urge tips via Crimestoppers or the sheriff’s office at 800-922-9709.
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Palmetto Park Boulevard
Lexington
Roderick A. Collins
Seymour Drive
North Augusta
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Torrellas
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Aiken County
Huckabee’s vision cited by wife as unifying factor
Janet Huckabee describes Mike Huckabee as a unifier with broad appeal noting his moderate record on immigration and health funding in Arkansas and his willingness to advocate constitutional amendments on marriage while pledging to overturn Roe v. Wade if elected president. She stresses his faith will not polarize but rather guide inclusive collaboration.
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Mike Huckabee
Arkansas
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