Architects Seek 11 Endangered SC Historic Buildings
The AIA South Carolina Chapter lists 11 endangered sites in the state and invites nominations with a cover letter a 500 word description current condition location and owner plus photos by September 15 sent to AIA SC 1522 Richland St Columbia SC 29205. Aiken Toastmasters host all day Speakathon and contest at the Aiken Mall pharmacy alcove with speeches from TM manuals then a 1 to 3 pm contest to pick area rep for the SC district. Contact Rick Osbon 641-0152 or Ray Peacy 619-7736.
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American Institute of Architects
South Carolina
AIA/SC
Richland St
Columbia
S.C
Rick Osbon
Ray Peacy
Kids' Giant Yard Sale at Aiken County Recreation Center
Aiken Loumy rarns Recrea tion and Tourism sponsors a Kids' Giant Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Aiken County Recreation Center in Graniteville. Space rentals for children are $1 each. This event is for children under 12 years old. Parents may assist. Call Christy or Helen at 663-6142 for details.
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Aiken Loumy Rarns
Recreation and Tourism
Aiken County Recreation Center
Graniteville
Christy
Helen
High salaries scarce as graduates face tough job market
Local director Johnny Molony of the state Employment Security Commission notes a shift to low paying service jobs while high tech cuts shrink manufacturing roles. He warns that workers without college degrees struggle to adapt to new equipment as layoffs at SRS and other plants drive unemployment from 3290 in April to 5150 in June, with 4200 jobs lost at SRS contributing to the ripple effect.
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Yesteryear
Johnny Molony
State
Molony
SRS
Sears Upgrade in Aiken Mall Brings Surge in Sales
Sears at Aiken Mall completed February renovations adding 3000 square feet of sales space and removing a large BrandCentral display to create open flow for customers. Store Manager Will Lorick reports a 56 percent sales rise since the upgrade and expansion of juniors and women's wear along with a full shoe department.
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Sears
Aiken Mall
Will Lorick
Lorick
Arbitration Program Out To Help Kids
Denise Zamora leads the Community Juvenile Arbitration Program in North Augusta to steer first time offenders away from juvenile court. In Aiken County half of juveniles convicted return before 16. About 49 local youths joined this year. Volunteers hear cases to set retribution including restitution up to 500 dollars, counseling, community service, and monitoring for three months. Training for volunteers is Sept 5 to 11 at the Aiken County Courthouse. For details call 803 642 1557.
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North Augusta
Denise Zamora
Aiken County
Zamora
Retired minister plans non denom Sunday shelter program
The Rev. Rhett Winters told Graniteville Exchange Club he aims to open a simple non denominational Sunday school and service for youths at The Cottage Hope Haven and Helping Hands. The program seeks stability with weekly gatherings from 9 to 11 am and broad church volunteer involvement. A meeting is set for 6 pm Tuesday at Helping Hands to organize efforts.
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Rhett Winters
Graniteville Exchange Club
Cottage
Hope Haven
Winters
Jackson To Reduce Millage Rate Amid Reassessment
Jackson Town Council voted to roll back the millage rate from 60 to 58 mills after reassessment to avoid exceeding a 1 percent revenue cap. Mayor Pro-Tem Ronnie Melver noted the rollback may reduce property tax revenue and budget despite maintaining service levels. A mandatory recycling program discussion with BRI is set for next Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Jackson
Pro-Tem
Ronnie Melver
Tackson
Melver
BRI
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Aiken Toast
Pharmor
Woodside
Christian Women’s Club
Woodside Plantation
Camilla Seabolt
Franklin, Tenn
Eleanor Wyatt
Norma
Bertha
Veronica's
USCA
He University Theatre Players
USC Aiken
Ara Levin
Etherredge Center
Ginny Sou
Shang
Genral
Ms. Zamora
By Nina J. Nidiffer
Helping Hands, Inc
Ter Peeve
Philip Lord
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