Aiken tackles downtown critics over redevelopment plan
City Manager John Klimm defended a downtown renaissance plan that includes selling the Administration and Finance Building at 135 Laurens St and building retail residential space along Newberry Street. He said misstatements fueled by critics and a smear campaign have misrepresented City actions. some residents remain unconvinced.
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Southern City opens first film festival with gala night
Stephanie Turner reports on Southern City's inaugural film festival gala at Aiken Center for the Arts. Attendees in formal wear enjoyed live painting by Jared Emerson and a set by Edwin McCain, with signed guitars auctioned for charity. USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Sandra Jordan spoke as Mayor Rick Osbon proclaimed a festival week.
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Centenarian Col. Lista Celebrates 100th Birthd ay in Aiken
Col Alfred Lista born 1916 in New Jersey celebrated his 100th birthday at The Outing Club in Aiken. A WWII Korean War and Vietnam veteran who flew from a California flying academy in 1942, he says he lived in 47 states and plans to move into a new home, recalling receiving a draft letter from Franklin D Roosevelt.
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