Curiosity Shop to suspend operations in downtown Aiken
The Curiosity Shop on Park Avenue will suspend operations on February 28 as part of a re evaluation. Owners John Heaton and Amy Neeley say the store will not close and will re assess its business amid competition and convenience factors.
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Curio Shop Moves to Park Avenue After Two Years
Curio Sit announces its relocation to Park Avenue where it has operated for two years after previously being based on Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. The move consolidates its presence in the downtown area and promotes a broader display of items.
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Talk Back Live premieres on ASTV with local focus
The program Talk Back Live debuts on ASTV featuring Ruth Smith Holland and Aiken Lucille Walpole. It also runs a segment on North Augusta deaths and funerals in the 6A slot.
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State weighs new plans for public school policy
South Carolina’s Education Oversight Committee considers several proposals to improve reading and retention. The plan includes third grade retention with possible summer reading camps and required summer school, plus earlier interventions in kindergarten and first grade. School leaders stress differentiated approaches and caution against repeating failures with high dropout risk.
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Cost of MOX Project rises by 2 billion dollars
GAO report says the MOX Project at Savannah River Site near Aiken now costs about 68 billion dollars up from 17 billion originally. NASA adds 2 billion to its own facility cost as projects face high risk and austerity reviews.
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Leadership group aids Crosland Park Safe Routes effort
Leadership Aiken County Class of 2012 13 plans a project in Crosland Park to improve Safe Routes to School. They aim to create park areas for secure pickup and drop off and outdoor events, supporting access to North Aiken Elementary and Aiken Middle as the city uses a state DOT grant for lighting paths sidewalks and steps.
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Leadership Aiken County leadership program overview
Leadership Aiken County was established in 1982. Each year a group of at least 30 community members selects a project, pitches it, plans, raises funds, and works with residents, businesses, and government offices to benefit Aiken County. The program aims to educate and nurture future leaders and forms a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic community leadership.
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