Lidl expansion sparks traffic debate near Walmart in Aiken
The Aiken planning commission approved two motions to annex two parcels and rezone to planned commercial for a Lidl project with 162 parking spaces. Commissioners weighed traffic impacts, noting four access points and cross access with Walmart as well as a future rear through-road. Cubbage opposed, citing expected congestion near Dougherty Road and Whiskey Road.
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Aldi
Lidl
Kent Cubbage
Cubbag
Walmart
Owens Street
Dougherty Road
Paul Simons Jr
Hull Barrett Attorneys
Cubbage
Liz Stewart
Whiskey Road
Susan DeBruhl
Stewart
Hobby Lobby
Jack Hunter
MOX Layoffs Highlight MOX Nuclear Project Jobs
The MOX contractor faces layoffs amid ongoing federal construction work as South Carolina officials press for completion of the MOX project. Gov. Henry McMaster praises the congressional delegation for driving completion and the 2,100 local jobs tied to MOX while noting prior job losses from the V.C. Summer plant. Thomas Gardiner contributed this report.
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Department of Energy
South Carolina
V.C. Summer
S.C
Henry McMaster
U.S
Joe Wilson
MOX
McMaster
GVW Fire Department stresses safety and recruitment needs
GVW Fire Department in Aiken County highlights busy operations with 60 volunteers and a daytime staffer to speed responses to 1000 to 1500 yearly calls. Bond urges clear meeting points, warns children not to reenter burning buildings, and stresses call 911 for emergencies. Preschool safety programs also boost awareness with demos from fire and police units.
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GVW Fire Department
Aiken County
Aiken
Vaucluse
I-20
Belvedere
GVW
Aiken First Baptist
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Margaret Campbell
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Lution
Aiken, SC
Park Avenue
Suttonmarine
Mercury
Alumalerfe
Pyamahe
Mdhiee Key West Boats
Cyndi’s
University Parkway
Gregory Esselman
Patrick McMenamin
Christopher Ayers
Lauren White
Emily Cyr
Aikenent.com
First Presbyterian Church
Aiken, South
Carolin
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Cello
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