North Augusta considers Seven Gables purchase plan
North Augusta Council backs a study to buy the Seven Gables hilltop building with potential uses as a venue or restaurant. Critics warn the $900,000 price is high and the site has limitations, while supporters cite historic value and evening event possibilities. The council will tour the building next Monday at 5 p.m. to evaluate benefits for citizens.
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North Augusta session maps future change in public services
About 35 residents met at North Augusta High School for the Together Aiken County forum to discuss long term public programs and services. Topics spanned attracting jobs lowering taxes to aquatic centers light rail and hosting an aquarium while noting needs for schools medical facilities and safer infrastructure.
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USCA Students Sweep Top Speech Awards at Festival
USC Aiken students collected 10 trophies across seven public speaking and oral interpretation events at the South Carolina Speech Communication Association College Festival hosted by Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton. Brittney Pelt won first in persuasive speaking. Mamadou Samba and Terri Fredlaw followed in top places. Cox and Jackson also earned multiple honors.
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Aiken
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Car seat safety clinic aims to cut child injuries
SAFE KID of Aiken County hosts a car seat clinic on February 19 at the Target Shopping Center 2545 Whiskey Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn correct installation from certified technicians with Spanish speaking staff available. Under South Carolina law children aged 1 to 5 weighing five to 80 pounds must be restrained in an appropriate seat. For more information call 643-4562.
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Burglary reported at Park Avenue beverage firm
A weekend burglary at a Park Avenue beverage distributor involved forklift entry and missing money. Damage estimated at about 1500 dollars. Police continue investigation.
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Home & Garden Expo Set for Saturday in Aiken
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association of Aiken County sponsor the 2005 Home & Garden Expo at the Aiken Mall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 641 6863 or 641-1111.
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Local High School Action in Aiken Area
Aiken High School teams face North Augusta and South Aiken hosts White Knoll on Wednesday. Also in Food&Drink, new spicy recipe ideas. February’s character trait is Forgiveness with community notes. Lottery results show Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening draws, plus Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5 totals.
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Aiken Standard contact and subscription policy overview
The Aiken Standard long form notice lists office hours, contact numbers, departments, and email addresses. It details publication responsibilities, address, postal information, and subscription rates with EzPay options and renewal terms. It warns prepaid accounts convert to carrier billing at term end and instructs customers to cancel by phone.
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