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Voters approve sales tax for Aiken schools upgrades
Aiken County voters approved a sales tax referendum to fund renovations and construction at five schools including Aiken High, North Augu st High, Ridge Spring Monetta schools, Leavelle McCampbell Middle and the Aiken County Career and Technology Center. The district will begin planning immediately with architects and contractors.
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Subcommittee to hear bypass change request in Aiken County
The S C subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study meets today at 4 p.m in the Sandlapper Room of the Aiken County Government Center to decide whether Hitchcock Parkway should shift its purpose and need from capacity to corridor operational improvements. The event is open to the public and follows City of Aiken actions on widening funds and project financing.
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ARTS Subcommittee Meeting On Augusta Regional Transit Study
The S C subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study meets today at 4 p m in the Sandlapper Room of the Aiken County Government Center to discuss traffic flow and safety improvements on Hitchcock Parkway and updates on Silver Bluff corridor, Walnut Lane, and Belvedere Clearwater projects. Maryan Schechter is the local government reporter with Aiken Standard.
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Aiken High School Band Fruit Fundraiser Runs Through Nov 13
Aiken High School announces its annual fruit fundraiser to support band and orchestra activities. Proceeds fund new instruments, music, festival travel, and instrument repairs. To purchase fruit, contact any AHS band or orchestra member or call 803-426-7851 or email ahsbb c gmail com.
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Aiken Early College Open House set for Nov 13
Aiken Technical College at 2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy Graniteville will host an Open House for Aiken Early College from 5 30 to 7 p m in the Health Sciences Building community room on Thursday November 13. For information call 803 508 7433 or email coli g enow atc edu.
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Cosmic Bowling fundraiser supports Guardian Angel toys and clothing
Sponsors from Guardian Angel campaign partners at Aiken Regional Medical Centers Maxwell Law Firm and WJBF News Channel 6 host the second annual Cosmic Bowling event at Strikehouse Bowl Aiken from 7 to 11 p m on Friday November 14 to raise funds for undergarments coats clothing pajamas and shoes for local children who have faced trauma neglect or at risk conditions The event invites lane sponsors to provide holiday gifts of hope for needy kids through Caring for Carolina efforts
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Children’s Place Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser Sponsorships Open
Maxwell Law Firm is hosting a fundraiser in Aiken for Children’s Place with two sponsorship tiers Single Lane at 1000 dollars and Double Lane at 1500 dollars offering lane access, drink tickets, shirts, and ads on local media. Donations can be mailed to P O Box 1115 or dropped at 225 Chesterfield St N W or online at childrensplaceinc.org.
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