Readers vent about taxes, caps, and politics in Aiken
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Aiken Performing Arts Group praised by school board
Aiken County School Board and district officials honored the Aiken Performing Arts Group APAG for more than six years of outreach in local schools. APAG volunteers and leaders discussed instrument donations grants and programs reaching New Ellenton Middle Ridge Spring Monetta High and East Aiken School of the Arts.
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ATC Scholar Faith Moore Dashes to Service and Success
Faith Moore of Aiken Technical College rose from a troubled youth to a dedicated scholar and leader. She led campus fitness initiatives, served as PTK secretary, and helped found an obesity awareness project with her SGA colleagues. Moore plans a bachelor’s in special education at USC Aiken while guiding community wellness efforts.
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Homes for Heroes aids service workers with real estate savings
Kristi Atkins of REMAX North Augusta says Homes for Heroes provides rebates and discounts to service industry workers and teachers who qualify. The program, launched after 9/11, partners with Veterans United and offers a 25 percent rebate on gross brokerage commissions and 50 percent off originations fees, with discounts on services. Atkins plans to close a first local home in February and invites interested locals to contact her.
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