Fort Sumter Eyes Solar Power to Reach Energy Independence
A feasibility study led by the Aiken center and the Economic Development Partnership examines turning Fort Sumter into an energy independent site powered by solar energy and hydrogen fuel cells. If feasible, the project could pilot energy autonomy for national parks while preserving the fort’s historic appearance.
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Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor
United States
Fred Humes
Economic Development Partnership
Humes
Meena
Sreenee
Pets pose with Santa at shelter in second year
The Aiken SPCA hosted Pet Pictures with Santa Day at Cold Creek Nurseries on a sunny Saturday. Volunteers and photographer George Grieve documented dogs posing with Santa while visitors waited for pictures. Local dog owners including Kim Bearden attended to capture keepsakes for their pets.
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Aiken Spca
Cold Creek Nurseries
Barbara Gregory
George Grieve
Santa
Kim Bearden
Ashleey Williamson
Bud
Dixie
Chi Chi
Junior
ACP Presents A Christmas Story Debuts in Aiken
The ACP stages a Christmas classic based on the 1983 original with a debut planned in Aiken. The production features a full cast and holiday staging, drawing local audiences to the historic venue.
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Aiken
Aiken Council Considers Cracker Barrel Annexation Plan
The Aiken City Council will hold a first reading on annexation and zoning for a Cracker Barrel site on Whiskey Road where Rick’s Produce stands. A concept plan for the restaurant and country store will be reviewed and voted on, following unanimous Planning Commission approval on Nov. 9.
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Aiken
Whiskey Road
Rick's Produce
City to pick new manager to replace LeDuc Monday
Aiken will announce its next city manager on Monday after a formal 10 a.m. council vote in the municipal building. Three finalists were interviewed Friday from about 45 applications, two are current SC city managers and one was not disclosed. The in-house finalist and other candidate names were not released. LeDuc has served as city manager since 1998.
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Aiken
Roger LeDuc
South Carolina
Richard Pearce
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ACP
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Amy Banton
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