Editorial letter urges city roadside redesign and parking changes
A reader argues the city should abandon sidewalk and tree work at Dougherty Road and Whiskey Road entrances in favor of pilings for soil retention. The letter promotes Walgreen side changes, questions a parking garage, and urges downtown workers to stop parking on Laurens Street and nearby streets to encourage walking.
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Center South traffic light praised while grass debris concerns rise
A reader defends the Center South Shopping Center traffic light as problem free at all hours, but complains about roadside grass cutting blowing debris into the roadway. The caller urges action on debris and asks for the station’s TalkBack input line and email for submissions.
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Lottery draw results from South Carolina and Georgia
Evening picks show Pick 3 1 4 9 and Cash 4 9 2 1 5 in Georgia. South Carolina daily games list Cash 3 7 1 2 and Five 8 2 5 4 6. Powerball numbers are 7 39 50 59 67 with Powerball 25 and Power Play 3.
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Design Review Board to hear erosion plan for railway cut
Aiken Design Review Board will review SCDOT proposals to control erosion in the railroad cut behind The Willcox hotel at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will discuss Option A favored by attendees and city staff. FEMA funding guides two phase plan with phase one ending before Christmas pending final concept design.
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Design Review Board set for Tuesday at Aiken Municipal Building
The Design Review Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Aiken Municipal Building Council Chambers at 214 Park Ave. The meeting covers the railroad cut project design options with FEMA review involvement and potential completion timelines for 2017 into early 2018. Darren Prickett of Johnson Laschaber and Associates leads the project with a focus on bank appearance and preserving the historic structure.
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Wallick Investments earns four stars for Small-Cap Aggressive fund
Wallick Investments Small- Cap Aggressive Composite earns four stars from Morningstar for three years and top 209 Small- Cap Blend managers in Q2 2016. The firm's WI Core Growth and WI Dividend Focused funds also hold four-star or better Morningstar ratings. Daniel Wallick, chief investment officer, is a USC Business School graduate with Phi Beta Kappa honors.
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Ridge Spring Monetta Boosterthon Fun Run Boosts School and Community
Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary to host Boosterthon Fun Run on Thursday with students running 30 to 35 laps amid themed music. The nine day program teaches leadership and positive impact while showcasing Backyard Box Office films about innovators and community outreach. Boosterthon partners with over 1,900 schools annually and has raised more than $150 million since 2001.
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Aiken Newcomers Club September Luncheon Planned
The Aiken Newcomers' Club holds a September luncheon at Newberry Hall on Sept. 13. Doors open 9:30 with meeting at 10:15 and lunch at 11:30. cost $15 paid by cash or check. Reservations due by noon Thursday via email or phone, with RSVP also possible online.
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Kiwanis Club Meeting In Aiken To Feature Carolina Dogs
The Kiwanis Club of Aiken will meet Thursday at the Club House in Cumberland Village at 12 30 p.m. Dr Lehr Brisbin senior scientist at the Savannah River Ecology Lab will discuss Carolina dogs Those interested in becoming a Kiwanian are welcome.
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40th annual Aiken's Makin' starts Friday
The 40th annual Aiken's Makin' runs Sept 9 to 10 in downtown Aiken with handmade crafts, food and performing arts. For details visit aiken chamber.net.
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Yesterdays Sounds to Play Fridays at Aiken DAV
Yesterday's Sounds performs Fridays from 7 to 10 30 p m at the Aiken DAV 2194 Columbia Highway North. Admission is seven dollars. For more information call Dana Watkins at 803 292 3680 or Furman Redd at 706 825 8776.
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