Aiken Brewery hits milestone as millionth pint nears
Doucet and fellow brewer Hetis snan at Aiken Brewing Co celebrate 14 years since August 1999. They revisit a Bei inspired recipe with honey orange peel and coriander that won a 2003 Great American Beer Festival award. The next batch launches for Super Bowl weekend as the millionth pint approaches in about three weeks. Local co owner Jennifer Pruett weighs celebration plans while noting the region as a craft beer oasis in the Southeast.
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St Marys Faces Roadblocks Over Historic District Designation
City officials discussed the impact of Historic Overlay District rules on St Marys Church in Aiken. Ed Evans noted listing requirements and potential design review hurdles if landmark status remains for surrounding areas. Council debated removing partial designation words and approved a second reading of a Northside news rack ordinance.
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Woman reports being followed in downtown Aiken by unknown driver
Aiken Public Safety warns residents after a woman says a white two door car followed her downtown. Lt. Tumo urges using the centar phone, calling police, and not waiting for an arrest. Investigators seek sightings in the Gatewood neighborhood and a responding vehicle, offering up to $1 000 for tips.
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Sanford and Sanford's video backs DUI reform push
A short YouTube clip produced by Sanford and Sanford's office features a mother describing her 2005 DUI death of a son to illustrate DUI reform. The piece aims to humanize the issue for residents as lawmakers consider reforms to penalties and enforcement amid Senate review and House debate.
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