Kroc Center funding hits halfway mark in Augusta
The Ray and Joan Kroc Center project in Augusta moves past the halfway local funding goal with over 10 million raised of a 20 million local match. Organizers credit gifts from Augusta National Golf Club and the Community Foundation of the CSRA, and plan a multiuse center near the canal with a theater, aquatics area, and five nonprofit offices.
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Augusta Salvation Army director leads $20 million faith project
Derek Dugan moved from Atlanta to Aiken 11 years ago and now heads a major Augusta social services complex push. The Kroc gift totals 67.8 million for construction and endowment with a $20 million local raise target after earmarks, while fundraising rides a volatile economy and endless leaps of faith.
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Weekend shooting in North Augusta leaves man wounded
North Augusta resident Brandon Bert, 20, was grazed by a bullet and injured on the lower back after an argument with two men who fired from a silver Chrysler on Liberty Hill Road Saturday morning. Bert was treated at the Medical College of Georgia and expected to be released soon as deputies investigate with witnesses and Bert’s cousin Donald Hill held at gunpoint briefly.
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Aiken Artist Guild Members Show Opens May 20
The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts the annual Aiken Artist Guild Members Show from May 20 through June 26. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays. Local artists display artwork for public viewing.
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Taste of Home Cooking School Opens Spring Event at USC Aiken
Aiken Standard partners with Taste of Home for a cooking school at USC Aiken Convocation Center on Thursday. Activities start 3 p.m. with vendor exhibitions and 4 p.m. entertainment by South Bound ary, Elvis tribute Jason Sikes at 5 p.m., then Spring Sensations cooking tips at 6:30 p.m. Tickets eight dollars in advance ten at the door.
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