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Community Divides Over Proposed African American History Center
Local debate centers on funding and placement of an African American history center in Aiken. Critics fear division and space limits at the existing museum, while supporters push for a broader, inclusive history initiative and fundraising efforts. Officials discuss tax funding, alternate sources, and the center’s role in uniting the community.
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Aiken County
Beverly Clyburn
Cunning
Doug Slaughter
Second Baptist Church
Aiken
Bertha Hart
Hart