National tragedies spark local movements for racial justice
Local residents organized marches and demonstrations in Aiken and North Augusta after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery George Floyd and Breonna Taylor among others. Makenzie Johnson and other organizers led the Black Lives Matter Aiken Movement in June, calling for change as hundreds gathered at the Hodell Weeks Activities Center.
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Historic Aiken estate sold for 3 million in horse district
Buckland Farm LLC bought Two Trees at 215 Grace Ave for 3 million, closing December 7, per Aiken County records. The 8.9 acre property includes four single family homes, a large horse stable, an office, and two smaller stables, within Aiken Winter Colony’s historic district. The sale follows years of subdivision battles and prior plans approved in 2018 after initial opposition from neighbors and the equine community, and comes as the Moore family previously divested property interests nearby.
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Senate blocks $2,000 relief checks plan in split GOP vote
Senate Republicans thwart a swift vote on $2,000 stimulus checks as divisions widen within the party over larger handouts. Democratic leaders push the measure while Treasury officials say initial $600 payments may go out soon. The showdown delays action on the year end defense bill and other priorities as lawmakers face a crowded agenda.
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2020 Tax Season Shaped by Pandemic Unemployment and Home Working
Unemployment benefits count as income and federal tax may be owed though withholding is optional. Many taxpayers may miss credits like EITC and child care credits as income changes. Recovery Rebate payments are advance credits for 2020 and may be claimed on taxes. some overpayments or low income relief checks can be resolved via the credit. Working from home limits home office deductions to self employed or businesses, with employee-expense deductibility curtailed until 2025. States vary on deducting unreimbursed employee expenses.
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