Center to build African heritage center in Aiken
The project, totaling about 1.8 million dollars, will restore the former Immanuel Institute building and create exhibits from Africa to the 20th century. Phase one adds a front porch and connects to a rear structure. phase two interiors add an elevator and stairs. The center aims to finish by 2008 with programs and concerts already hosted including Count Basie Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis fundraisers.
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Aiken
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Polo stars and rap film shoot roll through Aiken
Filming for Who's Your Daddy includes a rapper and polo scenes at New Bridge Polo & Country Club. Local players Matias Magrini and Martin Valent join scenes as stunt horses and polo gear are used to recreate exciting polo moments. The fall polo season provides a backdrop while some cast and crew visit from elsewhere for limited shoots.
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New Bridge
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Surviving Abuse Finds Help From Give Back a Smile Network
Floyd describes physical and verbal abuse, then relief from cosmetic dental surgery funded by volunteers. She praises dentists who donated care and urges others to seek help, noting the program’s 900 volunteers and $3.5 million in treatment. Resources listed for survivors include Give Back a Smile and Face to Face programs.
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Aiken Council Eyes Planned Developments and Public Land Loan
Council discussed vectors and zoning for vectrum 1A while LeDuc explored a potential loan with Aiken County and the Open Land Trust to keep the site as a public recreation center. Mayor Cavanaugh urged clear repayment terms before any offer, as the session focused on planned residential and commercial developments and a forthcoming zoning change proposal.
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Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
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Contad
John Moore
Imoore
Aikenstandard.com
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