City discusses Laurens Street building split and parking plan
City officials outline a mixed use Laurens Street project selling 135 Laurens Street to a private developer for retail and residential space with public funds not used. A separate parking garage concept near Richland and Newberry would be privately owned but purchased with hospitality tax funds set aside in 2016 2018 budgets. Residents can submit questions ahead of Tuesday's public meeting.
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Call for display of South Carolina battle flag at Relic Room grows
Aiken leaders urge proper display of the Statehouse Confederate battle flag at South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Officials say space and funding hinder a permanent exhibit while supporters call it a tribute to veterans, not a racist symbol.
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Opinion Letters Open Submissions at Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard site aikenstandard.com. The call stresses concise commentary on local issues and welcomes community input for publication consideration.
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McMinion Night at McDonald’s and Aiken’s Choice festivities
McDonald’s at 102 W. Frontage Road hosts a McMinion Night from 5 to 7 p.m. July 10 with Despicable Me 2, cotton candy, a toy box and bingo. Aiken’s Choice winners are announced July 9 by the Aiken Standard, with a July 13 celebration at Aiken Center for the Arts featuring Jason Sikes, sponsored by Margaret’s Garden Adult Daycare. Tickets $25, purchase options listed. last day July 11.
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