North Augusta debates Lowe's center plans
North Augusta Planning Commission discussed River Commons a 45 acre Lowe's anchored development along Knox Avenue with focus on landscaping elevation and outdoor display. City Council set to vote on modifications Monday amid traffic noise light pollution and privacy concerns from residents. Hull Storey Retail Group represents Lowe's praising progress and city staff. Lowe's, origin Wilkesboro NC, now operates 1050 stores in 46 states with 30.8 billion in 2003 sales. Plans for 2005 call for 150 more stores.
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Knox Avenue
River Commons
North Augusta
Timothy Key
Skip Grkovic
Woody Hughes
Hull Storey Retail Group
Lowe’s
Augus
Aiken
Skip
Wilkesboro
N.C
Carolinas
Glass artist Nikki Barnes shines at Rabold Gallery
Nikki Musial Barnes showcased contemporary art glass at Rabold Gallery during Art After Hours. The California native and Rock Hill resident explained her fused glass bowls, made by cutting, shaping, and firing in large kilns, and noted the craft’s challenges and rewards. Her self-taught work is in the collections of Atlanta’s High Museum, Charlotte’s Mint Museum, Universal Studios, and Tokyo Ceramics Museum.
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Nikki Musial Barnes
Rabold Gallery
Rock Hill
Barnes
Atlanta
High Museum of Art
Mint Museum of Art
Charlotte
Universal Studios
Hollywood
Tokyo Ceramics Museum
J.C. Lexow
Gene Eidson
Downtown stores vie for best Christmas window display
Deadline is today at 2 p.m. to vote in the Holly Days Window Decorating Contest in Aiken. Janet Augeri Morris of the Aiken Downtown Development Association says the event celebrates its 10th anniversary with many clever windows and prizes, including a $25 Holly Days dollars drawing.
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Janet Augeri Morris
Aiken
Lionel Smith Ltd
Morris
Aiken 2 Learn
Aiken Center For the Arts
Bear Hollow
Chris’ Camera Center
Connie’s Framing
Crystal Engravers of
Guest Cottage Linens & Gifts
Lionel
Market Place
Rufus Redd
Gathering Choir
St. Mary’s
Savannah River Grass
Spencer Shadden
PowerCuts
Holly Days
John Moore
Aiken 2
Group aids Aiken County families with holiday food and gifts
The Aiken Barnwell Community Action Agency and RSVP with Community Services Block Grant funding will supply 152 families in Aiken County with four bags of food and an extra bag of gifts. Food from Golden Harvest will feed households, while funds support electric, housing, and water bill relief.
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Aiken/Barnwell
Dorothy Moyers
RSVP
Aiken County
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Moyers
Action Agency
Marie Petersen
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Ben Baugh
Aiken/Barnwell Community Action Agency
Break fast with Santa canceled due to low enrollment
In Aiken the Parks Department canceled Break fast with Santa after enrollment fell short of needed numbers. Program supervisor Lisa Hall said enrollment closed on Wednesday and the event could not proceed as planned.
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City of Aiken
Teen Arrested After School Attack At South Aiken High
A 16-year-old student at South Aiken High School was arrested after allegedly grabbing a 14-year-old by the hair, dragging her to the floor and kicking her. The teen faces charges of disturbing schools, threatening a public official and two counts of assault and battery. a teacher was kicked in the knees during the incident. Separately, a home invasion on Summer Ave left a man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the right arm. police seek at least two suspects and possible additional persons. Anyone with information should contact the Aiken Department of Public Safety at 642-7620.
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Aiken Public Safety
Medical College of Georgia
South Aiken High School
Summer Ave
Aiken Ems
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Local High School Hoops Fight Through Holiday Break
Local high school basketball teams continue play through the holiday season. The report notes teams in ongoing games and standings as part of Saturday sports coverage.
Aiken Selects Generosity as December Character Trait
The December focus for Aiken is Generosity, highlighting acts of giving and kind conduct during the月 season. The change signals a community emphasis on sharing and helping others through holiday activities and outreach.
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Aiken
Lottery numbers drawn Thursday results brief
The draw list shows Pick 3 Midday 1 2 5 and Pick 4 Midday 4 9 6 7. Evening picks are 5 4 8 and 9 8 8 0. Cash 3 Midday 1 8 0 Cash 4 Midday 9 4 2 7 Cash 3 Evening 5 1 8 Cash 4 Evening 9 3 4 7 Fantasy 5 2 5 8 29 31.
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Cash
Fantasy
Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Information
The notice outlines office hours 0 a m to 5 30 p m Friday public access and newsroom contacts for Local News and Features, plus subscription rates, delivery issues, and billing policies for the Aiken Standard published by Aiken Communications Inc.
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Scott B. Hunter
Aikenstandard
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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