Aiken preserves heritage with facade grants and praise
Grant notes since 2006, 35 downtown buildings updated under grants to attract business and preserve character. Pearce says old structures gain value when preservationists view them with enthusiasm. Last year True Value Hardware and Betsy’s on the Corner received facade reimbursement grants as part of Historic Aiken Foundation award coverage.
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Aiken
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True Value Hardware
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Aiken Foundation
Jackson Jr and wife agree to plead guilty in campaign fund scheme
Former U S Representative Jesse Jackson Jr and his wife Sandra Jackson will plead guilty to federal conspiracy and tax charges alleging a scheme to use 750000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses including a 43000 gold watch and fur. The couple’s plea deals with prosecutors cover 2006 through 2011 tax filings and other conspiracy charges.
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Jesse Jackson Jr
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Weather shifts to snow with cold night in Aiken County
Weather Service warns a pre dawn change to snow by mid day and all snow in the afternoon before ending by evening as a disturbance moves off. In February 2010 a significant snow accumulation occurred in Aiken County. Tonight's low drops to 26 degrees. Sunday’s high about 47 with an overnight low near 29.
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Othe Eat
Aiken
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