January 12, 2023

Consumer Stories

Carolinas-based grocer to open store in Aiken

Lowes Foods is continuing to grow in the Carolinas and has announced five new locations including Aiken. That store will be built at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Powerhouse Road. Other new stores will include one in Indian Land, SC, and others in North Carolina. “We’re excited to be building additional Lowes Foods stores to serve the booming growth areas around Charlotte and northeast of Augusta, Georgia,” Tim Lowe, President of Lowes Foods said. “All five of our new stores are in various stages of planning and construction, and

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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: 5 Reasons Why Using a Realtor Will Save You Time and Money When Buying a Home

When it comes to buying a home, many people believe they can save money by skipping the services of a realtor and going it alone. However, the reality is that working with a professional realtor can save you time, money, and stress in the long run. 1. Access to Listings Realtors are connected to the local Multiple Listings Service where other agents post their listings. This is where you can find the most accurate details on an active listing. Agents will also be able to access the lockbox for showings.

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Faith

Free Access: Faith Friday: A lifelong faith walk

It is a favorite quote of mine, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” How often do we grasp this truth? How often have we ventured outside of our “comfort zones” to discover we have been stretched into a new place? A new situation? A new job? A New Year? It has happened in my life several times. My wife and I met at Bible school in Washington State more than four decades ago. A scant three months after we were married, I accepted

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B2B Stories

Local business leaders discuss jobs, housing, and economic development

As more companies and jobs come to Augusta, the need for affordable housing is now more important than ever, according to Janie Terrell Peel. Peel, Director of Sales and Commercial Leasing with Auben Realty, an Augusta-based investment real estate firm, was one of the panelists at a special event hosted for local large and medium-sized businesses, such as SME CPA’s, Augusta Industrial Services, and Azalea Investments, hosted by Augusta Business Daily yesterday. The other two panelists were Augusta Economic Development Authority President, Cal Wray, and ADP’s Augusta Division Vice President

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B2B Stories

New partnership expands services and resources for Alison South Marketing

Alison South Marketing Group has expanded digital and operational resources through its new relationship with Xiingo.com, based in Ontario, Canada, with offices in Houston, Texas. Xiingo.com partners have assumed ownership of Alison South which will remain based in Aiken and Augusta, with offices in Chattanooga and Fort Lauderdale, will continue operating under its current name. Mike Thomas, Kate Sanders, and Cynthia South will continue to serve in leadership roles, while Partner, Vishal Shah will become president and acting chief operating officer, and partner, Priya Betala will be the chief financial

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