New East Gate Drive roundabout poses navigation challenge for drivers
Aiken motorists struggle with the newly built East Gate Drive roundabout as drivers from Woodside and Whiskey Road fail to yield and enter the circle. City officials stress yield to traffic inside the roundabout, advise counter clockwise movement, and note signage aims to guide without overwhelming drivers.
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Karen Dally
East Gate Drive
Europe
Aiken
Woodside
Whiskey Road
Mahoney
City of
Morris
Hodges mulls Democratic national chairmanship bid
Former South Carolina governor Jim Hodges says he has been approached about chairing the Democratic National Committee. He would weigh the possibility in coming weeks, noting the need for a leader who bridges the South and Midwest. The DNC will elect a new chair in February, with Hodges remaining open about his plans.
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Charleston
Jim Hodges
Hodges
Terry McAuliffe
Democratic National Committee
South
Midwest
Spurrier Accepts USC Gamecocks Coaching Job
Steve Spurrier officially returns to college football as South Carolina coach signing a seven year deal worth 1.25 million dollars per season with incentives. He replaces Lou Holtz after a 12-20 stretch with Washington. Spurrier vows to recreate his championship standard and shows humility after recent setbacks.
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Steve Spurrier
USC Gamecocks
Columbia
South Carolina
Florida
Lou Holtz
Spurrier
Mike McGee
Gators
Washington Redskins
Tennessee
Florida State
Free Shoes University
Williams-Brice
David Reaves
John Reaves
Aiken Standard Announces Thanksgiving Office Hours
The business offices will be closed Thursday Thanksgiving Day to allow staff to celebrate with families. The newspaper will still publish Thursday. Normal hours resume Friday from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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The
Aiken Standard
Thanksgiving Photos for Day in the Life Feature
Readers are invited to share family Thanksgiving pictures showing their feast and moments. Send images by email to the editor for possible inclusion in the Day in the Life section.
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Editorial
Aikenstandard
Fabian Drive intersection to gain traffic signal
Aiken's Southside traffic study shows Fabian Drive traffic will warrant a signal at the Fabian Drive and Silver Bluff Road intersection. The planned light at Olde Towne Road would coordinate with Pine Log and Silver Bluff signals, addressing 7,000 vehicles per day.
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Fabian Drive
Aiken
Roger Dyar
Hitchcock Plaza
Silver Bluff
Roger LeDuc
S.C. Department of Transportation
Pine Log Roads
Fabian
Olde Towne Road
LeDuc
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