Betty Gyles celebrated 25 years at Smith-Hazel Center
Betty Gyles marked a quarter century of service at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center where she mentored hundreds, earned statewide recognition, and built lasting bonds with the community. Speakers praised her leadership, dedication, and sisterly role to many, noting her impact on local programs and the city’s aging services.
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Byrd Elementary bid exceeds budget forcing district review
Aiken County officials report the low bid for Byrd Elementary at 15.23 million, nearly 2.5 million above the 12.76 million budget, with site work and fees pushing total near 17 million. Deputy Superintendent Gallman will advise the Board Tuesday on continuing or delaying the project amid rising costs driven by Katrina and global demand.
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Pipeline Work Clothes opens Aiken store on Whiskey Road
Pipeline Work Clothes celebrated its Aiken grand opening with a Greater Aiken Chamber ribbon cutting. The new store at 2402 Whiskey Road opened July 5, joining an Augusta location. owner Heath Taylor will manage the Aiken shop offering safety footwear nursing scrubs slip resistant shoes embroidery and uniform lines for food service and other industries.
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Thoroughbred Hall of Fame to reopen October 1
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum in Hopelands Gardens is undergoing a makeover funded by a South Carolina Heritage Corridor grant and private contributions. Interior kiosks rebuilt with stall-door motifs will feature touch screens for interactive exhibits, including an oil painting of Politely, while upstairs rooms are renovated into a children’s room a library and a research area using original wood.
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
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