Aiken brush fire under control; residents allowed to return home

One dead, two caught after Jackson robbery

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Aiken man shot dead after bank robbery

South Carolina 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

South Carolina Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Sizzling Southern Celebration, Charleston, SC - July 4, 2009
Cheraw Independence...

Windows!!! We have windows! Park Place Update 6/09

I was quite surprised to see a truck delivering windows next door the other day.   I just can't get over how fast things happen.
Here's a look after most of the windows were...

Summer Energy Savers

Summer is officially here :)   Woo hoo!!   For me, that means beach trips.....and almost football season!  :)     
Save money this summer on your power bill - and treat yourself...

Wanna go to the Tomato Festival? Mark your calendars for 7/11 :)

They say this is an annual event - but how can it be that I have never heard about it before???!!!    We do have some great festivals here in downtown Aiken :)
Check it...

An Invitation to our Aiken Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Aiken, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Park Ave Update 5-29-09

Things are moving right along next door -  all three stories are up and they are working on the roof as we speak!
 
Here is a pic I took this morning:
 
 
 
 
THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Aiken area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts South Carolina’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Weekend Activities in and around Aiken

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Aiken organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Aiken is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Aiken area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Aiken Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

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