February 6, 2025

Consumer Stories

BAM Grand Opening Announced for New Location

For those who love books and love to read, the timing of Books-A-Million’s (BAM) grand opening couldn’t be more perfect. February 14, Valentine’s Day, has been announced for the Grand Opening in the new location at Hitchcock Plaza. After several weeks of social media buzz and media outlet speculation regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s BAM, ABD confirmed on January 27 that the bookstore would be opening at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers across Long

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B2B Stories

Business is booming in South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster (R) highlighted business growth, economic development, and education in his 2025 State of the State address. McMaster said the state’s attractive climate for business has translated to more than $44.7 billion in new capital investment and 92,000 jobs. That’s resulted in a revenue surplus of more than $1.8 billion. He said 2024 is continuing the pattern created over the previous seven years. “It was no surprise that 2024 was once again a successful year for economic growth and investment,” he told the joint session of the state

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