Lobster Races Return To Aiken Street Festival
The 17th annual Aiken Coors Light Lobster Races run May 4 at 5 30 p m to 11 p m at the Newberry Street Festival Site. The Band of Oz headlines a street party with two side stages while proceeds support Tri Development Center Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center and Aiken County Special Olympics.
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Newberry Street
Band of Oz
Tri-Development Center
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Aiken County
Aiken
Coors Light
Carolin First Bank
Wbbq Radio
Chamber of Commerce
Tahitian Spice Sells as Auction Highlight at Hitchcock event
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center hosts its 14th annual auction with staff in tropical outfits to draw bids. Items include a six star Radisson Tahitian Cruises package, Martha's Vineyard stay, Waterford crystal, estate jewelry, antiques, art, and dinners to fund charitable care.
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Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Hitchcock
Rye Patch
Tahitian Islands
Martha’s Vineyard
Hitchcock’s
Loren Schirener
Volunteers Shine During National Volunteer Week Observance
Local agencies and thousands of volunteers in Aiken County join National Volunteer Week events highlighting the impact of volunteer work. United Way of Aiken County notes volunteers on its board and during campaigns, plus Project VISION efforts that repair homes and build ramps. Community members stress volunteering lowers costs and strengthens the area.
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National Volunter Week
Aiken County
United Way of
Proect
United Way
John Paveglio
Tom Clark
United Way Board
Friends of the Library
Paveglio
Clark
North Augusta 2000 seeks city funds for five year plan
Former mayor Tom Greene urged North Augusta City Council to back a five year funding drive by North Augusta 2000 to fuel economic development education quality of life and parks. The goal is 51 percent of 5.5 million with a May 2 breakfast at the Community Center to announce early commitments.
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North Augusta
Tom Greene
Community Foundation
Greene
Kelly Zier
Aiken councilman touts good government and growth
City Council member Pat Canning spoke at the Rotary Club highlighting good government principles since his 2000 election. He urged litter reduction programs, youth recreation, and improving Crosland Park, while backing home rule and targeted growth on the north and congested south sides. He praised the Public Safety Department and noted leadership matters in government.
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Pat Canning
Aiken
Crosland Park
Profi
Schofield
Regions Bank of Central Carolina
Houndslake Country Club
Silent Auction Supports Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center hosts a charity event offering a silent auction from 6 to 8 30 pm with cocktails at 6 and dinner at 6 30. A live auction starts at 9 pm and tickets are 50 dollars per person with proceeds funding charitable care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and related services in the CSRA.
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Aiken
CSRA
Sandra West
Hitchcock
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Bill's Dollar Store Sold to Iceland's Baugur Group
Iceland based Baugur Corporation has purchased Bill's Dollar Store, which runs 410 outlets and has operated in Aiken since February 1999 on York Street. New owner plans updating or relocating stores, returning to basics with daily needs merchandise and ordering new stock. Jim Schafer becomes president and CEO and emphasizes customer support and future business.
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Bill's
Baugur Corporation
Aiken
York Street
Neces
Bills
Jim Schafer
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Powderhouse Road
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Smith
Mental Health Association
First Steps
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Bill’s Dollar Store
Baugur
Lladro
Hloyd Greene
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