Boards blamed for jobs moving abroad in local economy note
A reader criticizes corporate boards for shutting plants and outsourcing jobs while urging focus beyond unions or government. The message also requests highway grass trimming on Highway 19 North and thanks a stranger who helped unlock a car at Circle K BP Station, ending with a hometown sentiment.
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Circle K BP Station
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Dougherty Road debate stirs calls for bypass and shelter support
Readers weigh in on Dougherty Road repairs and the need for a bypass to ease traffic, while defending donations to animal shelters. TalkBack line invites brief comments. Lottery numbers and draws follow, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, and Powerball results.
Aiken Electric Cooperative Eyes 250 KW Community Solar Farm
Aiken Electric Cooperative plans a 250 kilowatt community solar farm in Aiken County near the Savannah River Site outside New Ellenton. Subscribers could cover 12 to 60 percent of their typical usage based on buy-in, with 1 to 5 kilowatts available per customer, first come first served, and a future wait list.
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Alford maps goals for Aiken County schools
District leaders and business sponsors gathered as Dr. Sean Alford outlined district aims to unite diverse communities into one team. He cited student gains including top ACT scores, $65 million in scholarships, and 90 percent of seniors with work-ready certificates, plus new hires and college partnerships to create future ready graduates.
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Aiken County
Alford
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Mindfulness Classes at Houndslake Wellness Center
Mindfulness sessions run six weeks at Houndslake Wellness Center 920 Houndslake Dr beginning Aug 24 at 1 15 PM or Aug 25 at 6 15 PM. Each class lasts 15 minutes, fee 120 dollars. Registration covers one of two weekly sessions and is interchangeable. Call Dr. Doris Hammond 843 422 4309 for details. Maximum 12 participants.
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Houndslake Wellness Center
Houndslake Dr
Doris Hammond
Adam's Eve auditions set for Aug 28 and 29
The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council will hold auditions for Adam's Eve from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug 28 and Aug 29 in North Augusta High School auditorium. Roles are available for five women and four men with performances planned for November 11 to 13. For information call Angela at 803-507-4316.
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North Augusta
Ninth Steve Rodman Memorial Golf Tourney to Benefit CAC
The ninth annual Steve Rodman Memorial Golf Tourney, by the Aiken County Bar, runs Aug 29 at Woodside Plantation CC. Registration at 8am, shotgun start 9am, fee 100 per person or 400 per team. Mulligan options, lunch included, contests for closest to pin and longest drive. Contact 803-642-1557 ext 108 or cacgolf tournament gmail com.
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Steve Rodman
Aiken County
Woodside Plantation Country Club
Child Advocacy Center
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