North Augusta eyes riverfront growth and controversial video poker debate
Cavanaugh and Greene outline a plan to preserve the track and invest in a 75 acre parcel as North Augusta moves toward a 15 year riverfront redevelopment funded by roughly 27 million public and 180 million private dollars. Public hearings are set for January on Commerce Park and a separate 6 p.m. meeting on video poker zoning as officials push to curb gambling while balancing growth.
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Cavanaugh
Greene
North Augusta
Georgia
Carl Sanders
Aiken
Commerce Business Park
Beaufort Street
S.C. 118
Pine Log Road
Commerce Park
Richland Avenue
Aiken Municipal
Electronic Gaming
Supreme Court
Young
Planning Commission
Horse Creek Valley
Panthers Tickets Scam and Creative Car Sale in North Carolina
A North Carolina report notes laws against scalping and fake Panthers tickets, with buyers at risk of seized tickets and counterfeit entry. A Gastonia couple offers a 1988 Mercedes 260E for book value of 11075 plus two Panthers tickets in the glove compartment to attract buyers, though they have received many calls about the tickets rather than the car.
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North Carolina
Gastonia
Tammy Sasser
Louie
Debate Over Flag Divides Beasley Supporters and SCV Group
Beasley's backers call the flag a heritage symbol while critics call it an offensive reminder of slave days. The Heritage Preservation Coalition supports the flag alongside the SCV's Southern Heritage Association, as Beasley taps business leaders for funding. The fight heads to the Legislature where action is awaited.
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Beasley
Heritage Preservation Coalition
SCV
Southern Heritage Association
Denny
GOP US
Strom Thurmond
Youth learn leadership through JLA course challenges
Eighth and ninth grade students from multiple Aiken County schools begin a five month JLA program focused on leadership and team building. Facilitator Charene Gunter notes the course uses three challenges including pamper pole trapeze and catwalk to teach resilience and goal setting. Students such as Chris Catshall and Torris Simpkins describe overcoming fear and concentrating to complete the course.
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JLA
Charene Gunter
Gunter
Chris Catshall
Torris Simpkins
Aiken County
South Aiken High School
Aiken High School
Schofield Middle School
Kennedy Middle School
Aiken Middle School
St. Mary Help of Christians School
Aiken Day School
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Deretea Maheel
Dalene
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Portmeirion
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