Regional nonprofit maps job growth for a five county area
The SRS Community Reuse Organization outlines plans to fill more than 37 000 jobs in five years across Aiken Allendale Barnwell in South Carolina and Richmond Columbia in Georgia plus adjacent counties. The group worked with TIP Strategies to craft a regional workforce study and will host a Regional Workforce Summit. Asset Transition Program funds supported $1 million for infrastructure and a 100 000 square foot spec building at Sage Mill Industrial Park Graniteville to attract new industry.
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Carriage rides debut in Aiken by Horse Power Enterprises
Kenny and Beatrice Edwards launch Horse Power Enterprises offering 15 to 20 minute carriage rides in Aiken. The rides run noon to 4 p.m. Sunday then Thursday to Sunday through late April with Al Capone the Haflinger pulling a carriage. Prices are 10 dollars for adults and 5 for kids with free rides for lap-held children. Reservations preferred.
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Horse carriage rides boost tourism in Aiken
Beatrice says horse activities draw visitors and locals alike while Jenny Burghardt notes positive response to carriage rides started earlier this month. The tourism supervisor says initial concerns were addressed and no major negatives remain.
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Habitat for Humanity Women Build kickoff and related local events
The 2016 Aiken County Habitat for Humanity Women Build kicks off at 7 p.m. January 12 in the South Aiken Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Training clinics start January 23 at Lowe’s, with workshops Saturdays through February 27. Also listed are a Backyard Birds seminar January 12 at Birds & Butterflies and dog training classes starting January 13 at the H. Odell Weeks Center. For details, contact the listed numbers or visit habitataiken.org.
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