Drought persists in Aiken despite heavier February rainfall
February rainfall in Aiken reached 6.61 inches by Sunday, with a February total of 8.3 inches at Augusta’s Bush Field, yet drought maps show severe conditions in the northeast half and extreme in the southwest. Forecasters warn of potential severe storms today as a cold front moves through, while the overall setup points to a dry spell later this week.
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Aiken Standard Employment Expo Opens for Job Seekers
Dee Taylor, advertising director of the Aiken Standard, invites job seekers to the Aiken Standard Employment Expo at Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW. The event runs from 1107 pm with a separate interview area and free entry. Participants should bring resumes for vendor distribution, with Aiken Staffing and the City among participating employers.
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Aiken Standard
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Newberry Hall
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Alen Standard Employment Expo Today at Newberry St
Local job fair in Aiken invites job seekers to meet employers from Bridgestone Budd Workforce Solutions Regions Bank and more at Newberry Hat 7 Newberry St SW. Representatives from Limestone College Miller Motte Walden University and UHS Pruitt Corp will be present to discuss opportunities and education options. For details call Debbie Price at 2952023.
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UHS Pruitt Corp
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Limestone College
Miller-Motte Technicalollege
Walden University
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Aiken Standard
Community scholarship and event notices in Aiken area
The Schofield Scholarship Fund invites eligible African American students with a close Schofield connection to apply by March 18, with applications at local high schools and the Attorney George A. Anderson office. AMBUCS and Friends of the Aiken County Commission for Disabilities award scholarships in May for 2013-2014 postsecondary study. Also, Planetarium programs in March feature Larry Cat in Space and To the Moon and Beyond with telescope viewing after. Admission varies by group. USCA offers discounts with ID. Drum 4 Your Life drumming classes begin Saturdays at Weeks Center, six sessions, noon to 1 pm, $67 per person. register in advance.
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Park Ave. S.E
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Weeks Center
Bank of America Plans Lease Amid Historic Building Listing
Bank of America will stay in the 21 000 square foot 1911 building at Laurens Street and Park Avenue while the property is marketed for sale. The main level remains leased to Bank of America with no closure plans, as listed by realty broker Pat Cunning. The structure, once Farmers and Merchants Bank, is on the Aiken Historic Register and requires major renovations on about half of the second floor. asking price is 775 000 dollars.
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Bank of Ameria
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Aiken
Ising
Wade Brodie
Farmers and Merchants
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