Aiken housing market study calls for more rental units
The hyper local market study dated Aug 10 and effective July 26 projects 125 affordable and 314 market rate rental units needed in Aiken through 2022. Downtown Aiken could support 0 to 100 affordable and 100 to 200 market rate units, with conservative estimates. Clients include Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and Atken Corporation, and findings aim to guide municipal and investment strategies amid rising demand driven by Savannah River Site redevelopment.
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Housinglsand
Eovageanac & Caen Pasy
Alken
Contiuues
Greater Alken
Erinicipal
Aiken
McCain remembered as hero and maverick at Phoenix service
Friends and colleagues eulogize John McCain at a large Phoenix church service honoring the late senator. Former Vice President Joe Biden recalled McCain’s humor and ferocity amid crowd of about 3,500 mourners as military honors were performed and the motorcade carried his casket to the state Capitol. The tribute highlighted McCain’s service as a prisoner of war and long public career, with flags and campaign signs seen along the procession route.
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Phoenix
Sen
John McCain
Frank Sinate
Joe Biden
Senate
Biden
McCain
Rman
North Phoenix Baptist Church
McGale
Fevea
Area Deaths Prompt Local Obituary Roundup
Obituaries list several area residents including Bonnie Day of Waterville Betty Robinson of Ferry Mildred Reid of Columbus Peggy Piesch of Aiken Debra Cormany of Aiken Lenora Holley of Akon Thelma Albright of Noth Avenasto Tiffany Williams of Aiken Kealy Betts of Aiken and other funeral notices. See page for full service details and funeral times.
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Bonnie Day
Waterville
Betty Robinson
Ferry
Mildred Reid
Columbus
Peggy Piesch
Aiken
Debra Cormany
Lenora Holley
Akon
Thelma Albright
Noth Avenasto
Tiffany Williams
Kealy Betts
Weather forecast sketch shows variable clouds and warm temps
The forecast calls for variable clouds with a warm high near 70 and a low around 70 though phrasing is unclear. A breezy period may affect midday conditions with a chance of light showers late.
Honoring Wagener teacher Spencer C. Smith at Clemson game
Spencer C. Smith, 96, a World War II veteran and former Wagener-Salley High School agriculture teacher, will be saluted at Clemson's football game against Furman. A Clemson alumnus and long-time Aiken County Soil and Water Conservation Commission member, he inspired generations with discipline and care, earning praise from former students across decades.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Clemson University
Spencer C. Smith
Wagener Salley High School
Clemson
Furman
Smith
Madi
Oconee County
Wagener-Salley High School
Aiken County Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Europe
Sth Armored
Normandy
Doug Busbee
Ronnie O'Toole
Bushee
Busbee
Mr. Smith
Cherry Grove
Myrtle Beach
FFA
Springfield
Wayne Furtick
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Maverick
Melissa Daniels
Nicholas Riccardi
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Chee Ma
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Meee
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