Tuscany restaurant closes as Harrisons move to SRS contracts
Downtown Aiken loses the Hotel Aiken Tuscany restaurant as Mark Harrison and Jamie Harrison shift to serving two SRS food courts after landing a site lunch contract. They will still offer catering while the Polo Tavern at Hotel Aiken opens lunch and dinner weekdays and weekends with evolving menus. 235 Richland Ave remains the inn address with contact numbers for the tavern and Baby Grand Catering.
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Philip Lord
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Group fights to rescind board tax authority in Aiken County
Aiken County taxpayers push to undo the school board's tax power as they argue spending has surged by over 100 million dollars in five years with student numbers flat. They call for board transparency and removal of area superintendents, citing high administrator salaries and behind closed doors meetings.
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Mike Simons
Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
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Frances Bell
Bell
John Brown
George Pixley
Aiken
Diane Giddings
John Bradley
Giddings
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
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City of Aiken extends Christmas tree recycling deadline
The city will accept Christmas trees for mulch until grinding begins. Wet weather slows chipping, and recycled trees are used as parkway mulch and weed inhibitors. Fishermen receive trees to build underwater habitats. about 1,500 trees were recycled annually in the past.
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Whiskey Road
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East Pine Log Road
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Kershaw Street
Riverfront study urged before North Augusta development
Chickasaw Nation member Tony Carr calls for an intensive archaeological survey of the 200 acre riverfront site in North Augusta before the private public partnership begins work on 800 to 1,500 homes. Historians note historic pottery kilns once stood there. City officials cite past development and cost limits on deep grid searches.
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Charles Martin
Martin
Chad Long
Long
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Weekend thefts across Aiken Graniteville Beech Island and Midland Valley
Aiken resident reports a $175 pistol missing from Weaver Street. At Joy Street in Graniteville, about $300 in jewelry electronics and other items were stolen after a door was pried. Beech Island's Sandbar Ferry Road shop burglarized with over $1 600 in auto parts and $200 in stereo gear taken plus a vehicle. A 4 wheel ATV was moved from the site and dusted for prints. Two men were arrested Sunday after taking donations from the Salvation Army at Midland Valley shopping center and admitted the thefts.
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Area Fire Alerts Highlight Busy Holiday Season
Detectives probe two major blazes from last year with active arson inquiries into the BSS Supply and Salvage Co. fire and a separate December Camp Gravatt blaze. Multiple departments fought the BSS fire on Nov 22 for almost 12 hours in North Augusta.
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Todd Durrance
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Sage Mill
Belvedere
Pine View Street
Hampton Avenue
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New Year Resolutions for Gardeners Inspire Fresh Beginnings
A local gardening feature urges readers to start the year with simple, practical aims. Tips emphasize planning beds, choosing hardy plants, and gradual season-long progress for a productive growing season.
Aiken Declares January Character Trait Persuasion
The city of Aiken announces January's character focus as Persuasion. Officials urge residents to practice thoughtful influencing of others and engage in community dialogue to foster constructive change. Community groups plan events and discussions around the trait.
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Lottery results for Monday draw totals and pick4
Monday lottery numbers listed include Pick 3 Midday 2 0 6 and Evening 7 1 6, Pick 4 Midday 8 8 9 7 and Evening 9 0 5 2, Cash 3 and Cash 4 midday and evening draws, plus Fantasy 5 and Change Game sequences. No context provided on payouts or winners.
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