Aiken Growth and Traffic Sparks Public Debate
Readers urge faster growth planning and traffic fixes for Aiken. They call for investigations into turn arrows, question bypass congestion, and mention the impact of new private developments on downtown access. The letter cites road capacity, weeds in The Villas, and school lunch waste while inviting more TalkBack input.
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Black Water Summer Festival at Aiken State Park
Friends of Edisto host the first Black Water Summer Festival at Aiken State Park this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with barbecue lunch, educational exhibits, live music, a kids fishing tournament, and Okefenokee Joe appearances. Non members donate 10 dollars, parking is 2 dollars, camping available by reservation, and organizers aim to boost Edisto River awareness.
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Aiken State Park
Doug Busbee
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Guardsmen Help Prepare Ground for ATC Center
At Aiken Technical College 18 National Guardsmen from the 1782 Engineering Co. moved dirt to create a foundation for a Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing. The effort doubles as training and supports ATC plans to break ground this summer while continuing existing Guard partnerships since 2012.
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Preston and Weston Bring Party Vibe To Hopelands Show
Preston and Weston headline a Hopelands Gardens concert joined by Sandra Simmons for a 7 p.m. set on the Roland H. Windham stage. The trio, known for rhythm and blues, reggae and more, have performed locally at The Big Easy Hotel Aiken and West Side Bowery. The series runs Mondays through August with 7 p.m. starts.
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Weston
Sandra Simmons
Roland H. Windham
Hopelands Gardens
Wayne Preston
David Weston
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Hopelands Summer Concert Series Lights Up Tonight
Tonight at 7 p.m. the Hopelands Summer Concert Series performs at the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage 135 Dupree Place. Admission is free and family friendly with pet leashes allowed and food permitted. Public and handicap parking details listed. Call 803-642-7631 for schedule and info.
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