March 9, 2023

B2B Stories

Local chocolatier opens second CSRA location

For years, Bebette Smith’s customers asked her when she planned to open a second location in Aiken, but she has finally made their wish come true. Last Friday, Smith, owner of La Bonbonniere located at 231 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 206B in Furys Ferry Station in Augusta, opened a new shop across the street from the Aiken County Courthouse at 227 Chesterfield St. South. She will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Aiken County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 20 at 4 p.m. La

Josh Heath March 9, 2023 No Comments

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Faith Friday: All the Lonely People

All the lonely people Where do they all come from? All the lonely people Where do they all belong? That’s the chorus of the Beatles’ song, Eleanor Rigby released in 1966. Their words still clearly ring true today. There is ample evidence that many of us are lonely. Despite being “always connected” with our phones and a plethora of social media options, loneliness seems to be a frequent reality. I have been thinking about this quite a bit after seeing a news headline from this past January. It rated the

Steve Swanson March 9, 2023 No Comments

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Recteq founder starts new business

Ray Carnes already owns a successful Evans business, but he hopes to clean up with a new venture in Augusta. Carnes, owner and co-founder of recteq, which sells a range of pellet grills and accessories, plans to open Ray Ray’s Car Wash at 820 Cabela Drive, next door to Dollar Tree and across the street from Costco. He developed the idea to open a car wash after speaking with a friend who owns one and told him it can be a lucrative business. “Mid-May is our target date, and everything

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Job training and placement for military earns award for local college

Underemployment is one of the greatest issues faced by returning veterans — and by their spouses, who often lose ground through constant relocations. Aiken Technical College has earned a national award for programs aimed at reversing that trend and helping them prepare for their education and career. Aiken Tech has been presented with a Military Friendly® School award by Viqtory’s Military Friendly® brand. This is the 12th consecutive year the College has received the designation. The College also received the Military Friendly® School gold award for exceeding standards. Final ratings

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Top 3 points to focus on when selling your home

This is the time of year people get the itch to sell their homes. Whether you have been waiting for spring to come, or the beautiful sunny days have you thinking about making a big move, here is some wise advice on what to focus on while you are getting ready. I have been selling real estate for 18 years in the CSRA and I have seen a lot of homes. Back some years ago, I remember having a home for sale that I felt was less than desirable in

Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans March 9, 2023 No Comments

Local chocolatier opens second CSRA location

Faith Friday: All the Lonely People

Recteq founder starts new business

Job training and placement for military earns award for local college

Real Talk Real Estate: Top 3 points to focus on when selling your home

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