Minority Business Development Conference Kickstarts Initiative
More than 80 business leaders gathered in Aiken for the inaugural Minority Business Development Conference hosted by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce at the Municipal Building. Donna Wesby, founder of The Greatest Gift, spoke of local supplier opportunities and family involvement while DOE officials highlighted a potential $400 million in next year purchases by Savannah River Site and partners. Community leaders urged ongoing networking, visibility, and support for minority entrepreneurs to unlock new market access.
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Betty Grant
Savannah River
Donna Moore Wesby
Grant
Wesby
Centre South
Greater Aiken
Community Development Improvement Corporation
Aiken
Barner
Dave Hepner
Department of Energy
DOE
Westinghouse
Hepner
Bill Clyburn
David Karanga
Mercedes-Benz
Augusta
Clyburn
Aiken County
Brendalyn Jenkins
The
NAACP
Aiken Investigates Spate of Car Thefts Overnight
Police report 15 to 20 unlocked vehicles vandalized on the Southside with electronics purses money and CDs taken. Incidents mainly on Greenwich Dri Darian Suffolk and nearby streets occurred Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Investigators seek sightings and remind residents to lock cars and hide valuables.
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Aiken Public Safety
Southside
Riverbluff
Mark Farmer
Farmer
Greenwich Drive
Dar
Ian Drive
Suffolk Drive
Glencairn Drive
Car Theft Prevention Tips For Safer Parking
Keep doors locked windows closed and sunroofs shut even for a moment. Don’t leave belongings in the car or in the glove compartment or trunk. Remove ignition keys engage steering lock park in well lit open areas and note stereo serial numbers. Lock garage and ensure all doors windows and trunks are secured before leaving.
New Ellenton Wins 1.5 Million Grant for GCS Plant Utilities
The City of New Ellenton and Talatha Rural Community Water District secure a 1.5 million dollar federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to fund water and sewer infrastructure for Global Containment Systems Inc. on U.S. Highway 278. The project, part of a 3.6 million dollar plan, includes a new well and 350000 gallon tank, 4000 feet of 12 inch water line and 8000 feet of sewer line, with GCS expected to begin operations and employ up to 400 people. The grant accompanies a 60 million dollar hydrogen research center nearby and could boost residential growth as the sewer network expands. Construction may span 12 to 15 months planning and 18 months building.
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New Ellenton
Talatha Rural
City of
Talatha
GCS
Global
Savannah River
Jim Sutherland
Sutherland
Paul Johns
Talatha Water District
Johns
Savannah River Research
U.S. Highway 278
Tony Baughman
Thaughman
Aikenstandard.com
Troubled plane lands safely in Aiken
An inbound Beechcraft Baron 55 with four passengers radioed Aiken Municipal Airport about throttle trouble and landed without incident. Betsy and Jim Martin said pilots stayed in constant contact with airport personnel as Edgefield residents noted the intended Aiken landing to alert ground crews.
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Aiken
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Center Fire Department
Aiken Ems
Aiken Public Safety
Betsy
Jim Martin
Edgefield
Two Langley officials plead guilty to ethics violations
Karen Leppard and Joyce Heatherly admitted improper use of public funds and agreed to pay 50 dollars each in restitution to the Langley Water and Sewer District. The Ethics Commission noted earlier charges against the district were dismissed and later charges against the two officials were filed on May 18.
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Langley Water Sewer and Fire District Commission
Karen Leppard
Joyce Heatherly
Cathy L. Hazelwood
State Ethics Commission
Hazelwood
Leopard
Heatherly
Langley Water and Sewer District
Clearwater Water and Sewer Commission
Jerry Reece
Mary Lee Opalewski
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Reggie Barner
Linda J Bistro
the Alley
Lindasbistro-Aiken.com
Langley Commission
Philip Lord
Plord
John Hardy
Llectia
Floyd
Oj Green
Ailken
Silver Bluff Rd
FloydandGreen
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