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June 17, 2026
B2B Stories

Innovation hub selected in CSRA and other cities

Aiken County is one of only six regions in the Palmetto State identified as an Innovation Hub, and its proximity to Augusta played a role. The others are Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Rock Hill, and Florence. The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) selected the locations. The cities were announced in April. In the news release, Governor Henry McMaster said South Carolina has built a strong foundation for innovation. “This is the next step in accelerating that momentum. By connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need, we will expand opportunity and keep

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 17, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Restaurant Re-Brand

Sometimes, a long-time business needs a new coat of paint. In the case of a Mexican restaurant in Augusta, that has a literal meaning. El Paso Tacos & Tequila is now Señor Birds. The restaurant is at the former Mellow Mushroom restaurant on Broad Street in downtown Augusta. This rebrand also occurred at their other restaurants in Athens, Clemson, and Spartanburg. What’s different is that Señor Birds’ artists highlighted scenes from each community, including the Sacred Heart cultural center. The menu is very similar. A few years back, Josh Heath

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Neil Gordon June 17, 2026 No Comments