Aiken City Council approves first reading of budget hike
The council endorsed a 7 percent rise in water and sewer fees with debate over a 3 to 4 percent option and a 7 percent plan. Garbage rates rise $2.50, while the millage remains 71, and two new substations are funded to improve fire protection and stormwater compliance. Public hearing on June 9.
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Trash inspires art in Barbara Yon’s Japan to South Carolina journey
Barbara Yon, a retired teacher from Ridge Spring, began turning discarded Japanese paper and postage stamps into artwork after a 1991 mission trip. Her pieces, featuring watercolor and calligraphy, hang in galleries from Aiken to Charleston and Mari poses, California, earning recognition nationwide. Yon designs a horse for an Aiken Center for the Arts auction using stained glass on a fiberglass sculpture.
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Windham House senior apartments fill quickly in Aiken
Windham House on Council Circle, a four story senior housing complex, opened just over a month ago and is nearly full with 47 one bedroom units. Leroy Wembles, 79, says he loves the first floor unit and enjoys Krystal meals, church activities, and independent living with on site utilities and laundry. An open house is set for May 20 and applications remain available through Lynn Carty at 6112334.
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Matrix Reloaded draws crowds at Aiken Mall Cinema
Aiken residents snapped up tickets for The Matrix Reloaded ahead of its Thursday wide release with two sneak previews on Wednesday night. The Mall Cinema, recently refurbished, offers showings at 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10, and 10:30 p.m. Tickets run 7.25 for adults and 5 for children and seniors.
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