August 22, 2024

Shawna Woodward

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Navigating the Home Inspection: A Guide for Buyers

The home inspection is a crucial part of the home-buying process, impacting both buyers and sellers. While it can be one of the more stressful steps, especially after the physical demands of moving, it’s essential for ensuring that your new home is safe and sound. In my 20 years of experience, I’ve never seen a home inspection that didn’t uncover something. Understanding the terminology and the process will help you make informed decisions without unnecessary worry. When you receive your inspection report, you’ll see terms like defective, deferred maintenance, monitor,

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Café on 8th

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 5 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 As a former reporter for Augusta Business Daily, I covered many restaurant openings and was fortunate to sample food from many local eateries. Over the weekend, I got a chance to try another one: Café on 8th at 226 Eighth St. near Le Chat Noir. I wrote a story about the restaurant, which opened in April 2023. Café on 8th serves waffles in a variety of unique flavors, such as lobster, salmon, and avocado

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B2B Stories

Financial support for Aiken County projects

Aiken County residents have more than just political candidates to consider in the November general election. They are being asked to decide whether a new Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) should be imposed. It is not a new tax; it is a continuing one already in effect. CPST 4 expires in February 2025. CPST 5 would go into effect the following month. An estimated $260 million will be collected and shared among all municipalities in Aiken County to pay for a defined list of projects. One of the projects funded

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B2B Podcasting

Does your company have a policy and procedure plan?

Raise your hand if your company has a policy and procedure manual. Is it specific to your company? HR expert and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why that is so important for your business. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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