See You At The Pole Observance Planned At South Aiken
Student led event at South Aiken focuses on Christian observance with verses from Romans and Ephesians. Miss Gibson notes weeks of planning and word of mouth promotion to attract attendees. Organizers include Lesley Dower Carla Sales Scott Raynor and Hayley Odell.
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Miss Gibson
Poers
the Pole
South Airica
South Aiken
Lesley Dower
Carla Sales
Scott Raynor
Hayley Odell
Aiken 20/20 Campaign Urges Local Shopping Shift
Aiken 20/20 maps a Shop-First plan to curb the 126 million dollars residents spend in Augusta annually. Tom Abbott cites 3,000 to 5,000 possible local jobs and 6 million in sales tax that could bolster schools and roads. Campaign funding of 20,000 was approved, with seed money of 13,000 raised and 25 area businesses backing the effort.
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Aiken
Georgia
Tom Abbott
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Augusta
Aiken County
Abbott
Wade Brodie
Tommy Wessinger
Osbon’s Cleaners
Aiken outlines plan to attract new businesses
Ms. Christon explains tactics to generate interest and commitments in existing industrial space to boost Aiken's appeal. With momentum from the area, the city will expand focus beyond practical issues to enhance visibility and perception as an ideal business location. Groundwork supports growth objectives in the strategic plan.
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Mentum
Aiken
Christon
Beasley Opts Out Of Southern Governors Meeting
Governor Beasley skipped the Southern Governors meeting in Biloxi citing pressing duties at home ahead of an overseas economic development trip. Spokeswoman Ginny Wolfe said Beasley would travel to Japan and Korea on Sept. 27, with governing duties prioritized over regional gatherings. Former Gov. Carroll Campbell often attended such meetings, signaling a contrast in approach between the two Republican leaders.
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Columbia
David Beasley
Beasley
Biloxi
Miss
Ginny Wolfe
Wolfe
Japan
Korea
Mississippi
Corona Panthers
Carroll Campbell
Campbell
Congress
Tucker Eskew
County approves revised pay scale amid funding doubts
County workers face delayed pay increases with October 1 upgrades after a council vote. Several members opposed the revised plan while supporters argued it preserves a bottom tier but shortens larger raises. An amendment to revisit a new salary plan within four months passed 8-0 as Randall abstained.
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Randall
Baggott
Willar Hightower
Young
Coun
Cil
Susan Giddings
Russ Ferrara
Eddie Butler
Hightower
LaVana McKenzie
Judith Warner
Shepherd
Giddings
McKenzie
Generations Celebrate Family Labor of Love and Food
Mrs. Woodward has cared for Raymond Pattison, now eight months, four to five days a week as the family reunion echoes five generations. She prides on fried chicken and ice box banana pudding, while relatives from Florida Virginia and Atlanta gather at the state park each year for a turkey dressing pound cake and macaroni and cheese meal.
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Raymond Pattison
Savannah River
Ares
Raymond
Mrs. Woodward
Fam
State Park
Center Residents Fight to Block Nuclear Laundry Plant
Center residents pressed the County Council to block construction of International Nuclear Laundry a facility planned near U S 1 and I 20 to clean gear tainted by low level Savannah River Site waste. They warned of groundwater contamination while officials said the project met legal siting rules and offered little leverage to delay.
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Leroy Bates
U.S. 1
Interstate 20
Savannah River
Bates
Shiloh Springs
Shaw's Creek
Tle
Ounty
Dennis Gmerek
James B
Jim) Baggot
Judith Warner
Vernes Park
Warner
Belvedere Resident Grills County Agenda Access
Clyde Hooks told Aiken County Council that citizens face delays and lack of information to place items on the agenda. He urged clearer procedures and earlier public access, referencing veterans’ grievances and air quality complaints. A resident then protested a drainage ditch, unlisted on the agenda.
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Belvedere
Clyde Hooks
Aiken
Willar Hightower
Hooks
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Ginny Southwor
Amy Gibson
ASM Ki
Aiken 20/20
Childen
By Carl Langley
Veterans Affairs Office
Eejay
Santa Fe
Eerie
Pes Reos
Carolina Tire
W. Richland Ave
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