Aiken GOP Candidates Present Platforms At Club Meet
Four City Council hopefuls spoke at a noontime Aiken Republican Club gathering. They urged tax restraint and questioned development subsidies while backing preservation of Aiken’s character and support for the Center for African American History Art and Culture. Candidates emphasized neighborhood protection, fair business costs, and using private funds over taxpayers for new projects.
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Republican Club
Kay Biermann Brohl
Center For
Rocky Napier
Wells
Caahac
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
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Battle of Aiken film set for Augusta premiere at Imperial Theatre
The Battle of Aiken film debuts August 26 at 8 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta. writer director Chris Forbes, a Augusta native, explains the Civil War project draws from a book of generals letters and features local actors and reenactors. The 100 minute independent feature shot over four months used 1000 to 1400 extras and will later be released on DVD with five screenings on August 27.
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Imperial Theatre
Augusta
Chris Forbes
John Rigdon
Barnard E. Bee Sons of Confederate Veterans
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Colonel Steele
Braxton Bridge
Columbia
Aiken
Barnard E. Bee Camp
Brad Owens
Dan Keaton
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Aiken Brass and Die Umpah Spielen Light Up Hopelands Gardens
Local concert at Hopelands Gardens features Aiken Brass led by Clark Ballard and Dr. Jim Boehner with Mia Brasco Greg Carter Col William Clark and Toby Marks among others. Die Umpach Spielen joins with repertoire including Beet Barrel Polka Liechtensteiner Polka and Armed Forces Salute. Next concert by Catherine Stapleton and Friends on Monday at 7 p.m. Admission is free with parking at Rye Patch or Green Boundary.
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Die Umpah Spielen
Hopelands Gardens
Clark Ballard
Jim Boehner
Mia Brasco
Greg Carter
Col
William Clark
Toby Marks
Kenny Cook
Frosty the Snowman
Cheryl Matthews
Zeke Miller
Aiken
Gerhard Kraskey
Die Umpach Spielen
Ballard
Boehner
Brasco
Carte
Foss
Kraskey
Marks
Larry Peyser
Dr. Jay Rising
Andrew Parker
City of Aiken Parks
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
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Aiken County Council to decide on tax funds distribution
The Aiken County Council will discuss distributing 272000 dollars in local accommodations tax funds among projects. Officials note the African American Heritage Center may receive more than the proposed 65000 dollars, with the administrative committee preparing a resolution for tonight's meeting.
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Napier
Jane Vaughters
Aiken
LaVana McKenzie
Aiken County
Willar Hightower
Kathy Rawls
Aiken County Council
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Absentee ballots available for Aiken Republican Primary
Eligible registered voters in the City of Aiken may cast an absentee ballot at the Aiken County Registration and Elections Commission office on 916 Vaucluse Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Eligibility includes being 65 or older or out of town on election day. For information call 642-2028.
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