Depot funds move closer to reality for Aiken rail depot
EnergySolutions and the South Carolina Heritage Corridor each donated large checks to the All Board fundraising effort for the Aiken Railroad Depot project. Tim Dangerfield and Tim Simmons spoke as the two organizations praised the civic goal and noted the need for substantial more funds to reach the 3 million goal.
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Tim Simmons
Energy Solutions
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Law enforcement joins border blitz for Labor Day safety
South Carolina and Georgia officers partner in the Hands Across the Border campaign to reduce traffic deaths during the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. State totals show 27 fatalities in 2007 through mid August, with 80 more deaths than last year and a six day blitz running Aug 17 to Sept 3 culminating in Labor Day, featuring checkpoints and Saber or Slammer enforcement. Local LEN coordinators report added checkpoints and cross border training as Aiken County coroner notes multiple families notified this year.
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Office of Highway Safety
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Tim Pearson
Aiken
Tim Carlton
Post Office to Host EBay Seminar in Aiken Library
Laurens Street post office plans a free public seminar on using eBay and shipping goods. The 5 to 8 pm event on Thursday Sept 6 covers registering on eBay buying and selling click and ship packaging insurance and mailing regulations with district staff from Savannah.
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Sam's Club Still Interested in Aiken Location
Sam's Club remains interested in opening in Aiken but has not chosen a site. Spokesperson Tara Stewart said rumors about a location are unfounded while confirming ongoing expansion efforts. Local officials noted no permits or site decisions have been issued and residents worry about traffic impact.
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Aiken
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Stewart
Whiskey
Powderhouse Roads
Clay Killian
County Planning and Development Department
Sam
Augusta
Local events in North Augusta Aiken outline health and arts offers
Free prostate specific antigen blood tests offered at North Augusta Lowe's on Sept 8 and at Aiken Lowe's on Sept 29 from 8 am to 1 pm with no registration. Gregg Park offers Ruth and Lester Paxton led dance classes starting Sept 10 for 10 weeks, first night free, cost 34 dollars. Equine and Balloon Festival at Highfield shows Sept 8-9, with hours 5:30 am to 8 pm Sat and 5:30 am to 5:30 pm Sun, free with donation. Aiken Community Playhouse presents Grease Sept 8-22 with multiple showings. tickets 17 dollars adults, 6 dollars children. Additional contact details provided.
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Gregg Park Civic Center
Graniteville
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Lester Paxton
Aiken Community Playhouse
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First Crown polo game set for September ninth at New Bridge
The First Sunday feature Polo Game of the Triple Crown of Polo will be played at 4 pm on September 9 at New Bridge Polo and Country Club. For info contact Aiken Downtown Development Association at 803 649 2221 or visit www triplecrownofpolo.com
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