Hotel Aiken renovation stalls as owners pause work
The hotel plans a 13 million Courtyard by Marriott styled reboot to reopen for the 2019 Masters, but by 2020 the project halted. Local owners Shah and Historic Hospitality faced demolition by neglect concerns, delays from COVID 19, and ongoing interior demolition to preserve historic features.
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Chicago violence spurs downtown looting after police shooting
After a South Side police shooting, hundreds rioted in downtown Chicago smashing storefronts and stealing merchandise. Police hand took over 100 arrests, 13 officers injured, and five guns recovered as officials denounced the chaos as criminal conduct, not a protest.
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Trump escorted from White House briefing room during briefing
President Donald Trump was escorted out of the White House briefing room as a shooting was reported near the executive residence. He returned minutes later stating the suspect was shot and taken to a hospital. The White House lockdown remained in place while authorities investigated motive and mental health history. Trump commended Secret Service for their service.
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Aiken City Redevelopment Plans Face Blight Issue
The city outlines land uses including vacant hotel and bank buildings, a commercial area, and a surface parking lot. Downtown branding efforts highlight Alley and King Street connections as part of a broader redevelopment push led by the Aiken Municipal Development Commission with local reporting support.
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