Downtown Aiken sees rise in owner purchases
In a boost to the city core, multiple Laurens Street buildings including the Artists Parlor New Moon Cafe Jeff power Cuts the Croft Building The Stop Light Deli and Screen Print Factory have been bought rather than leased Janet Augeri Morris ADD director calls this a strong sign of downtown vitality Marian Jerome owner of Artists Parlor supports the move after 12 years of leasing at 126 Laurens St Shenotes the renewal effort began with the SC Downtown Development Association city council and mayor backing arts festivals beautification and business incentives
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Aiken
Laurens Street
Artists
New Moon Cafe
Jeff
Croft
Janet Augeri Morris
Marian
Toni) Jerome
ADD
Lauens St
South Carolina
S.C
Procrastination Week Highlighted by Varying Habits
The piece discusses national procrastination week March 1 5 and contrasts highly motivated individuals with classic procrastinators who delay tasks until the last minute. Anita Kirkey a property manager notes she delays many things but prioritizes important tasks.
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Anita Kirkey
Obituary notices list several individuals on page 8A
Obituary notices list Gladys Jenkins Andrews of Clearwater Patricia A Barton of Williston Clarence Mathis of Johnston Calvin Pope of Charlotte Grace Kirkland Seals of Monetta and Tony Willian Wilson of Aiken, appearing on page 8A with brief notices.
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Gladys Jenkins Andrews
Clearwater
Patricia A. Barton
Williston
Clarence Mathis
Johnston Calvin Pope
Charlotte
N.C
Grace Kirkland Seals
Monetta
Tony Willian Wilson
Aiken
Georgia Lottery Draws Saturday Winning Numbers
Georgia lottery results reveal Cash 3 Midday 8 7 0 and Cash 3 Evening 08 2, with Cash 1898 Lotto numbers 40 43 2118. Website www aiken standard com provided for details.
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Lotto
Georgia
Paint War At Savannah River Site Battlefields
Paintball warriors from across arrive at the Savannah River Site for a two-field skirmish. Ten teams of five armed men in camouflage or colored shirts engage in fast rounds as orange paint splatters mark clothing barriers and equipment.
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Savannah River
Operations Recreation Association
Ways and Means rewrites Hodges budget plan in South Carolina
The House Ways and Means Committee completed a $5.1 billion budget that largely blocks Gov. Jim Hodges first steps program. They gut and rename First Steps as Jump Start, trimming social components and shifting funds to education. The panel also directs gambling regulators to craft a plan taxing video gambling to support education projects.
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Columisia
House
Ways and Means
Jim Hodges
Hodges
North Carolina
Hodges Sees Support for First Steps Education Program
Hodges argues the First Steps program boosts preschool readiness, while critics push Jump Start funds only for at risk 3 and 4 year olds in districts labeled impaired by the state Education Department. Hodges notes election support for expanding education programs. lawmakers plan separate bills with $731 million in new funds and 54 percent already spent on education.
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State Education Department
Hodges
Nina Brook
House
Senate
Harrell
Ways and Means
South Carolina
Doctor role model Doctor Oliver inspires through service
Dr. Gerald D. Oliver, internal and pediatric medicine physician at the Synergic Rewin Centre, is profiled as a Black History Month role model. Born in Inkster Michigan, he values family, community service, and education, having trained at Chicago Medical School and completing residencies in Detroit.
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Oliver
Synergic
Rewin Centre
Inkster
Madh
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Dr. Oliver
Hutzel Hospital
Aiken
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