Aiken County Council appoints five to sales tax commission
The Aiken County Council selected Everett Chandler Charles Taylor and Dr Larry Brede to represent the county. North Augusta appointed Dr John Bigger and the small towns chose Al Brodie to join the commission. A meeting is hoped before the next council session in two weeks.
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Aiken residents push to rebuild historic railroad depot
Aiken Christian Women’s Club heard from Owen Sheetz and Mac McClearen about reviving the old Aiken Railroad Depot at Park and Union Streets. They seek a $750000 project funded by a 50 percent upfront cost and aim to place it on the November sales tax referendum with the county museum complex and park upgrades also in mind.
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Mac McClearen
Aiken Ailroad
Distasio
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Brothers & Sisters
Charonica Pope
Pope
Lease-purchase program opposed by Aiken County board
Aiken County Board of Education resists rushing into a lease-purchase plan to fund school facilities. Trustee Jack Hunter cites possible advantages but officials warn against exceeding legal debt limits and await clarity from legislation. Board notes long range needs and considers legal options and timing.
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Burkhalter
Aiken
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Bradley
Rob Novit
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Millbrook Student Wins State DAR Essay Contest
Millbrook Elementary fifth grader Shikeeyna Pope captured first place in South Carolina among fifth graders in the DAR essay contest for her piece on Thomas Jefferson. Her win advances to regional competition. ceremony was held in Greenville with her parents Jonathan and Mary Pope.
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Annette Distasio
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Shikeeyna
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Mary Pope
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Aiken Area
Henry Middleton
DAR
Amy Christenbury
Kennedy Middle
South Carolina
Thomas Jefferson
Local Jeweler Moves to Aiken Mall
Woolsey & Co. Jewelers will close its Laurens Street downtown store today and reopen in about two weeks at the Aiken Mall across from the Shoe Dept. and near J.C. Penney. Owner David Woolsey cites better traffic flow and competition as reasons for the move. He plans limited goods, in store jewelry services, and hopes to offer limited repairs downtown in the future for elderly customers.
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USC Aiken hosts tango film and lesson event
USC Aiken presents Assassination Tango at the Business and Education Building tonight at 6 p.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 general, $2 faculty and staff, $1 students. On Saturday March 27 at 2 p.m. in the B B gym, tango master Luis Rognoni offers a demonstration and basic steps for $5 adults and $2 students.
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Academy of Lifelong Learning
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Aiken Standard previews Nevada vs Georgia Tech and Polo finale
The Aiken Standard notes Nevada aims to extend its unlikely tournament run facing Georgia Tech Friday while the first polo event closes the 2004 Triple Crown at Powderhouse Field. Also included are March community notes and Tuesday lottery results for Pick 3 4 and Mega Millions.
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