Aiken approves record Accommodations Tax disbursements
The City of Aiken granted a record 202000 to 21 events for 2016 from accommodations tax funds while 21 more requests totaling 423529 were heard. Tourism chief Jenny Burghardt calls both figures records and notes April spikes reflect strong Triple Crown and Masters events. A second disbursement round will follow after July.
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Accommodations tax funding requests noted on Laurens Street area
Seldon highlighted April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month urging community vigilance for victims. The Cumbee Center serves Aiken, Barnwell and Edgefield counties as a United Way agency. Dan Brown covers city government for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken dancer earns scholarship to DMI Convention in Columbia
Pamela Key of Aiken received a scholarship to attend the DMI Convention in Columbia from Feb 19 to 21. She took dance classes with instructors including Valerie Rockey of So You Think You Can Dance. Key thanks Dream Dance Academy and Kayla and Casey Frails for the opportunity. She belongs to Dream Dance Academy's Competitive Dance Team. Mary Kathryn Lewis of North Augusta made Campbellsville University president's list for the 2015 fall term as a freshman.
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Arthurs Named Shelter Manager for Aiken County
Aiken County chooses Bobby Arthurs as shelter manager while he continues as chief animal control officer. He cites animal welfare, adoption efforts, and stricter ordinances to cut euthanasia and improve rescue partnerships.
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