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October 15, 2026
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Marco Rubio’s Look Back to Move Us Forward: What He Nailed and What He Missed

Last week, while on a diplomatic trip through Europe, U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, gave a speech at Pnyx Hill in Athens, Greece, where ancient Athenians held democratic assemblies.  This was a fitting location for Rubio’s speech, which the Editorial Board of the Wall Street Journal called its “speech of the year.” I thought he hit the target and also missed a few opportunities. It directly ties the lineage of modern America back to ancient Greece. While some commentators saw this speech as a rationalization for “America First” or

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business October 15, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Interesting Grand Opening for Dessert Shop

ABD first told you about plans for Paris Baguette to open sweet shops in Evans and Aiken, and now the first store is open. The Evans location next to the Cava Mediterranean food restaurant is open. Parking could be a challenge for both of those popular eateries in front of Mullins Colony on Washington Road in Evans. Some patrons may need to park in the shopping center and walk over. Thanks to members of Let’s Talk Augusta and Augusta Business Connection for first posting photos and word of the opening.

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Neil Gordon October 15, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Nuclear science and the workforce step into the local spotlight next week

A local leader said this region is positioned to become a leader in the nuclear industry, both nationally and worldwide. It involves mission growth at SRS and the decision by Antares Industries, a California-based company that specializes in SMRs, to open an office in Aiken. A weeklong slate of events highlighting one of the region’s largest industries kicks off on Mon., Oct. 19. The annual Nuclear Science Week theme this year is “Exploring Careers, Education, and Workforce Opportunities.” The activities are coordinated by the Nuclear Workforce Initiative (NWI), Workforce Opportunities

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 15, 2026 No Comments