Aiken County Council to weigh surplus furniture plan
The council and staff meet to decide how to dispose of leftover furniture and equipment from the former County Complex on Richland Avenue now that all staff moved to the Government Center. Assistant County Administrator Brian Sanders says they seek council guidance on surplus disposal and potential donations to community nonprofits, with a need for clearer nonprofit criteria.
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County Council meets to define nonprofit and church scope
Aiken County sets today 5 p.m. committee and 7 p.m. public meetings in Council Chambers at 1930 University Parkway to define whether its property definitions include nonprofits and churches. Staff discuss relocating furniture from the Government Center and options for Richland Avenue property while Judge and Public Safety panel hears a memorial park presentation by Jane Page Thompson.
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USC Aiken professor to receive Governor's Award in Humanities
Dr. Tom Mack long time USC Aiken English professor and department chair will receive the 2014 Governor's Award in Humanities on Oct. 26 for outstanding achievement in humanities research teaching and scholarship. He co founded the Oswald Review with Dr. Phebe Davidson and edited The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to South Carolina Writers.
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N A convent under construction in North Augusta
The Convent of St. Helena is building a new home at 414 Savannah Barony Drive. Dirt is moving and walls will rise within a month. Target finish is fall 2015 with occupancy around September or October next year. The chapel will be open 24/7 and programs, services, and a guesthouse will welcome visitors. The project uses local architects Cheatham Fletcher and Scott and contractor R W Allen. The order aims to be a house of prayer open to all ages and faiths.
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Augusta
Francis
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