AgSouth reports record earnings for 2013 led by patronage
AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Bill Spigener announces 2013 net earnings of 49.9 million up from 42.4 million in 2012, driven by a one time patronage distribution from AgFirst Farm Credit Bank and fee income. Board chair Bucks notes strong loan growth and aims for a spring 2014 patronage refund. CFO Gunter says association remains financially strong with broad credit access. Lattimore named office manager for Rusty Bethune.
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Historic CSRA ice storm reshapes outlook for week
National Weather Service in Columbia describes the CSRA ice storm as historic with temp swings to 68 to 70 this week. Meteorologist Dan Miller notes roads will improve as sunshine returns and temps stay above freezing at night except Saturday.
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Aiken County
Habitat marks 25 years aiding locals with affordable homes
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 years since its founding as it completes its 93rd home in Warrenville. Executive Director Richard Church notes progress toward a 94th house and upcoming Women Build and blitz build projects, with a 2013 2014 budget of 642000 and ReStore income around 260000. Volunteers number 80 to 90 plus sponsor help, and clients contribute labor as they pay off early mortgages.
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Habitat For Humanity
Warrenville
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Aiken County Habitat
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Habitat
Deidra Cain
Second Line Mardi Gras Parade Comes to Laurens Street
The Aiken Downtown Development Association brings the Big Easy to downtown Aiken for a Saturday parade on March 1 at 1 30 p.m. Festivities include masks Mardi Gras outfits decorated umbrellas and a king cake ceremony sponsored by La Dolce with beads and party favors for attendees.
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FEMA aid expected for Beech Island water crisis
Beech Island Rural Community Water District director Shorty Hall said FEMA teams arrive with a generator to supply water to about 1700 of 3400 customers amid an ice storm. The district spans Pine Log Road and nearby areas as crews work to restore pressure and supply.
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Beech Island
Hall
Beach Island
Aiken
Pine Log Road
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