Swingsation to Play Hopeland Gardens Tonight
Swingsation a big band duo of Alex Henderson and Catherine Stapleton performs at 7 p m in Aiken s Hopeland Gardens as part of the Summer Concert Series. The free event invites lawn chairs picnics no alcohol with parking at Rye Patch and Green Boundary Club and handicap spaces at Dupree Place.
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Aiken
Hopeland Gardens
Swingsation
Alex Henderson
Catherine Stapleton
Glenn Miller
Tommy Dorsey
Benny Goodman
Woody Herman
Henderson
Rye Patch
Berrie Road
Green Boundary Club
Whiskey Road
Dupree Place
Aiken Plans Two Character Training Seminars for Supervisors
The city sponsors two identical sessions of character training for managers and private sector supervisors. Held June 22 and another date, the seminars occur at the City Conference Center in the Municipal Building. Steve Swenson moderates both sessions, with the June 22 program running from noon to 2 pm.
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Aiken
City Conference Center
Water restrictions tighten in several communities
Weather forecasters forewarn relief is near but Breezy Hill Water and Sewer imposes mandatory watering limits for Graniteville and nearby areas. Even-numbered addresses may irrigate Mon and Thu 6 to 10 pm, odd numbers Tue and Fri 6 to 10 pm, with no outdoor watering midweek or weekends. Local leaders in Aiken, Jackson, Wagoner, North Augusta, and New Ellenton report varied status while urging smart usage and leak fixes.
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Charles Hilton
Breezy Hill
Aiken
Larry Morris
Public Works
Robert Ellison
Jackson
New Ellenton
Steve Carver
Wagoner
North Augusta
Charles Martin
Martin
Departing United Way director reflects on Aiken impact
Carol McCormack recalls key United Way projects in Aiken Project Vision helping over 1000 seniors and Success by Six for children She notes the agency aided laid off Savannah River Site workers amid 4000 job losses and plans to lead United Way in Mesa Arizona while cherishing Aiken’s community spirit and memories
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Carol McCormack
Aiken
United Way
Savannah River
Mesa
Ariz
McCormack
Grandma's chairs popped up in unusual places
Airports and urban spaces host rocking chairs as city administrators install the classic seats. Paulette Purgaon describes how chairs at Charlotte airport slow travelers and change the mood, while Pittsburgh and other sites expand with the aim of creating warmth and comfort in urban spaces. The trend taps nostalgia as millennium fears rise.
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Grandma
Paulette Purgason
Charlotte, N.C
Columbia
S.C
Wilmington
N.C
Pittsburgh
Bernie Lynch
Market Square Association
Plaza
Robbie Sumberg
Westport
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Citizens Park
Aiken County
David Howe
Usda Natural Resources Conservation Service
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