July 27, 2022

Consumer Stories

CSRA credit union to open new branch in Aiken County

A local credit union plans to open a new branch in a long-vacant Aiken County building. SRP Federal Credit Union has purchased the building located at 201 Main St. South in the small town of New Ellenton near the Savannah River Site, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties, which represented the buyer and seller in this transaction. It was formerly occupied by two fast-food restaurants: Hardees and Popeyes. The more than 3,300-square-foot property was listed for $175,000. Founded in 1960, SRP already has 22 branches throughout Georgia and South Carolina, including

Read More »
B2B Stories

Power Lunch will explain the value of credit reporting for small businesses

Credit reporting can be a benefit for a small business – it can help a lending institution evaluate your business’ credit worthiness. SRP Federal Credit Union is hosting a lunch to help business owners understand what it all means. SRP’s Community Development and Business Banking teams will present the first session of the SRP Small Business Power Lunch series at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the WOW Club at SRP Park in North Augusta. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are needed by Sunday, July 31. For more information

Read More »
Consumer Stories

Taco Bell to open new Grovetown location

Grovetown is one of the fastest-growing cities in the CSRA. In recent years, a growing number of companies have opened new locations in the city, and a fast-food giant plans to do the same, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Construction is expected to begin soon on a new Taco Bell, which will be located at 935 Husk Box Way near the Grovetown Walmart off I-20. Realtor, Bobby Meybohm spent four years working with the restaurant’s corporate office and franchisees to close the deal. Taco Bell has several locations throughout the

Read More »
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Antonio’s Italian Eatery

Editor’s Note: Our regular lunch reviewer, Wes Hennings, is taking a few weeks of paternity leave. While we assume he is still eating something, somewhere, he won’t be writing about it while he’s off duty. Meanwhile, ABD editor, Gary Kauffman will pinch-hit with the reviews of his lunches with a colleague, as a way to advise our business community on the good, the bad, and the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let the restaurant know where he is going; his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he

Read More »
Consumer Stories

Border Bash adds to its fan experience this year

This year’s annual Border Bash will be more interactive than ever before. The 29th Annual Border Bash will be held on Sept. 16 at SRP Park in North Augusta, and this year will include a FanFest where fans can test their skills in various events. More bands have been added this year as well. Headlining the party is Coach, with performances from the Greg Hester Band, Black Dawg, and Rattlesnake Cobra Awesome, with special guest appearances by Joe Stevenson, Ryan Abel, and Jaycie Ward. Also performing during the evening will

Read More »