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1 week ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
GRANITEVILLE — A house is the only thing that remains of what was once a planned community in Graniteville. A new historical marker was placed at Chancellor Carroll House so people for many years to come can learn about an important part of Aiken County's history. The Aiken County Historical Society unveiled the marker Sunday, May 4, at one of the last remaining homes from Kalmia Village, a planned community created by Graniteville Company founder William Gregg.
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1 week ago | 
aikenstandard.com | Bianca Moorman
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1 week ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
NORTH AUGUSTA — Kids got up close and personal with police vehicles, fire trucks and even a helicopter during a recent Touch-a-Truck event in North Augusta. Hosted by the North Augusta Department of Public Safety at TrueNorth Church, the event aimed to engage families and introduce children to vehicles they might not normally encounter. Children had the chance to meet police officers, explore EMS and SWAT trucks, and talk with first responders about their work.
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1 week ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
AUGUSTA — In a city full of coffee shops, Lakeshia Germany wanted to create something different – something just for tea lovers. “I feel like there is a coffeehouse everywhere you turn,” she said. “Why can’t we have a Starbucks with tea only?”Germany is the founder of Royal Tea on Reynolds, a tea house and event venue located at 1024 Reynolds St. in downtown Augusta. The shop exclusively serves tea, alongside sweet and savory bites like pastries, cucumber sandwiches and scones.
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1 week ago | 
aikenstandard.com | Bianca Moorman
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1 week ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
AIKEN — Fresh air, quiet pastures and the occasional horse meandering by set the scene for a group of artists who spent their Saturday at Winthrop Field in Aiken. The Aiken Land Conservancy hosted an interactive open-air art event, inviting painters, sketchers, and creatives of all kinds to work freely in nature, surrounded by scenic views and the occasional passing horse.
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2 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
NORTH AUGUSTA — A popular barbecue truck in the CSRA known for its smoked meat, like brisket and pulled pork, will soon open a brick-and-mortar location in North Augusta. Ironhead Barbeque's menu offerings currently include cole slaw, pork ribs and mac and cheese. Kurt Mueller, who is the owner and founder of Ironhead, closed on the lease for the property on 340 Edgefield Road April 30.
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2 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
Holding a buzzer in their hands, Paul Knox Middle School students were getting ready to answer a question about a character from the Marvel Universe and one student buzzed in the fastest. One of the students delivered the correct answer, Black Widow. That was an example of one of many questions they could answer as they take their knowledge to a national competition.
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2 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Le Chat Noir, 304 8th St., Augusta. Attendees can drink, draw and enjoy music by DJ Codec. Attendees should bring their own art supplies. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students, teachers and military personnel with ID. For more information, visit lcnaugusta.com. The 74th annual National Day of Prayer will be observed from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, at TrueNorth Church, 1060 W.
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2 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Bianca Moorman
AUGUSTA — The United States Navy Blue Angels performance was one of many flights that demonstrated aviation excellence during the Augusta Air Show on April 26 at Augusta Regional Airport. Augusta was the first stop of the Air Dot Show Tour which puts on air shows across the county and is usually held in the area during Memorial Day weekend. The Blue Angels served as headliners for the show and did their iconic diamond formation and the flying of Fat Albert, which is a C-131 airplane.
