Aiken County Tourism Highlights Local Parks and Arts
Officials promote Hitchcock Woods 2100 acres as a major urban forest with 70 miles of trails and multiple viewing options. The guide lists parks such as Citizens Park and Aiken State Park, trolley tours, and museums including the Aiken County Historical Museum and Train Museum with contact numbers.
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Paul Koehler
Hitchcock Woods
S. Boundary Ave
Doug Rabold
Aiken County
Citizens Park
Aiken State Park
Langley Pond
Hopelands Gardens
Aiken
Nicole Przybylowicz
Arts groups and venues promote Aiken culture year round
The Aiken area hosts ongoing arts events at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken and the Center, with APAG and other groups presenting diverse concerts. Production dates are listed by office, and a two day Ma kin' arts festival marks its 37th anniversary September 6 and 7. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Perfoming Arts Group
APAG
Etherredge
USC Aiken
University Parkway
Etherredge Center
Aiken
Jack Benjamin
Council debates moving forward on SCDOT project funding
Cavanaugh warns a concrete funding figure from SCDOT is needed before an agreement. Gantt urges progress to avoid idle contracted consultants and wasted money, stressing the project’s money already dedicated. Dewar says the council needs the right information to proceed.
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Cavanaugh
SCDOT
Gantt
Dick Dewar
Aiken Council Deliberates Parkway Widening Plan
Residents voiced both support and concerns about widening the parkway as the city grows. Some applauded while others worried about heavy traffic for commuters. City officials said project timelines vary and urged weighing all facts before a decision. The next Council meeting is September 9 at 7 p.m. in chambers, 214 Park Ave. S.W.
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Aiken
Gantt
Cavanaugh
Chambers
Park Ave. S.W
City budgets funds for Northside revival and Crosland Park homes
City officials outline a one cent sales tax funded Northside redevelopment including home repairs and new infrastructure. Crosland Park expenditures rose about $319,000 as the city plans to sell 11 houses to fund ongoing improvements. Prices for Crosland Park homes start at $74,500 with patrols and lawn work emphasized.
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Northside
Pearce
Crosland Park
Silver Bluff Road
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