City plans two-story 18000-square-foot Municipal Building expansion
City Hall outlines a project to add a two story 18000 square foot expansion to the Municipal Building with the second floor as the new workspace. The first floor will be leased for retail. LeDuc cites a 2006 needs assessment showing 1320 extra office square feet needed and projects a 50 percent space increase overall. Construction is estimated at about 3 million dollars with potential Local Option Sales Tax funding.
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LeDuc
Aiken
City Hall Expansions Delayed Over Economic Concerns
Aiken readers weigh in as the city postpones plans to expand City Hall due to economic conditions. Residents debate impact on services, growth, and long term budget risks while stressing fiscal caution and smart reinvestment.
Parrot Heads plate leads list of new South Carolina plates
Jana Anderson of Aiken explains the Parrot Heads of the CSRA helped raise about 300 for Alzheimer’s with a mini auction when their two numbers were offered in a state sale. The plate was among six new licenses released by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles.
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CSRA
Jana Anderson
Aiken
Anderson
Georgia
South Carolina
Newberry Jazz Ensemble to perform at St Paul Lutheran
The Jazz Ensemble of Newberry College led by Bill Long will give a concert Sunday at 7 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church located at 961 Trail Ridge Road. For details call 649-4021.
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Newberry College
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Trail Ridge Road
Bill Long
Pay phones endure as industry shifts in South Carolina
The pay phone industry in South Carolina changed in 2002 when BellSouth exited, letting small family run firms take over. Suntel of S.C. operates in six sites in Aiken County, but overall numbers have fallen from over 300 to under 200. Providers diversify into air machines and vacuums while a niche remains for special needs and noncellular locations.
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South Carolina
BellSouth
Jay Colvin
South Carolina Public Communications Association
Suntel
S.C
Camden
Aiken County
Colvin
American Public Communications Council Inc
U.S
Gunpoint invasion leads to pursuit and arrest in Aiken County
Deputies say two gunmen entered a home threatening a resident and forcing a phone call for money. A suspect matching their description was questioned and linked to the break in while a neighbor faced down a gunman. One suspect fled, Hilton is in custody, a juvenile remains at large, and two others are being sought.
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Aiken County
Elwell
Aiken
South Carolina
Hilton
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