Masters Week Boost Lifts Aiken Augusta Area Economy
Local officials and business leaders expect a strong economic uptick during Masters Week as hotels fill and restaurants extend hours. North Augusta sees housing and dining benefits with many bed and breakfasts booked and traffic cited as the main drawback. Manuel Verney-Carron of Manuel's Bread Cafe notes few Masters related specials but confirms high end daily deals during the event.
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Greater Aiken
Aiken
Jameson
Augusta
Judy Whaley
North Augusta
Masters Housing Bureau
Manuel
Hammond's Ferry
Manuel Verney-Carron
Masters Tournament Boosts Aiken Airport Traffic
City of Aiken officials forecast a surge in air traffic for the Masters Golf Tournament in nearby Augusta as the Municipal Airport gains ILS capability. Airport leader Morris credits the new instrument landing system for allowing more jets and piston aircraft, with increased parking and FAA coordination to manage arrivals.
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City of Aiken
Morris
ILS
Bush Field
Municipal
FAA
Aiken
Mike Laver
Morris Airport
Laver
Tors
CSRA
Amy Banton
Rain Delays Triple Crown Polo Tourney In Aiken
After rain the final leg of the Aiken Triple Crown begins at Powderhouse Field at 1 p.m. Pacers & Polo features Designer Builders versus Burger King with halftime exhibition and an awards ceremony. Gate opens 10:30 a.m. Tickets 10 adults 5 children. half price for adults. kids 12 and under free.
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Powderhouse Field
Aiken
Burger King
Rally Highlights Profiling Dangers at Aiken NAACP Event
In Aiken the NAACP rally featured Rev Westley Guyton and his three sons wearing hoodies like Trayvon Martin, 17, who was killed in Sanford, Florida. Guyton urged awareness of bias, noting a hoodie does not define criminality, despite a small turnout from late notice and bad weather.
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Rob Novit
Trayvon
Aiken
NAACP
Westley Guyton
Westley Leon
Wes
Trayvon Martin
Sanford
Fla
Guyton
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