Consumer Stories

SnoCap named best burgers and fries in the state

Burgers and fries are a pairing that can be found in nearly every restaurant you visit, from old-school diners and holes-in-the-wall to fine dining establishments serving elevated twists on the classic combo. With so many great burger joints to choose from, how do you know where to start? According to the list from Lovefood, the best burger and fries meal in South Carolina can be found at the Sno-Cap Drive-In. This popular eatery was also named the best drive-in restaurant in the state. Sno-Cap Drive-In is located at 618 West Avenue in North Augusta. Using reviews, awards

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Expo Preview

Hitting a business home run from SRP Park

My first visit to Augusta was in the late 70’s. I worked for the ABC affiliate in Columbus, GA owned by J.B. Fuqua. I was the meteorologist for the station, and they brought in John Coleman, the weatherman for ABC’s Good Morning America, to record promotional videos for both the Columbus station and WJBF in Augusta. Mr. Fuqua arranged a private plane to fly both of us to Augusta. Coleman went on to start The Weather Channel. J. B. Fuqua was already a self-made businessman. The company he built, Fuqua

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B2B Podcasting

Club Car expands in a big way

Tooling around on a golf cart, a farm, or a neighborhood takes on a new meaning with Club Car. It’s also big business when it involves an expansion. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Stories

Biggest event ever at “Do More in 2024

The Do More in 2024 Conference and Expo, sponsored by Augusta Business Daily, drew a cross-section of nearly 50 vendors to SRP Park in North Augusta on October 19. Attendees strolled the concourse of the stadium under clear skies and sunshine, stopping to learn about new products, services, and businesses from vendors. John Boudreaux, owner of Hargrove Inspections, is a veteran of the expos. He had a booth at the Fall 2022 event at the Kroc Center on Broad Street and returned for the Spring 2023 expo when it moved

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B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Opinions on social media can come back to bite you

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he discusses the negative impact your social media posts could have on your employment. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: This past week, we’ve seen reports of several Harvard law students having job offers rescinded because of statements they made regarding current events in Israel. Of course, we’ve all heard that social media posts can potentially cause problems for employees. How

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B2B Podcasting

Lots to love from this chef!

We hope you’re hungry! Mike Petchenik tells us about a local caterer serving up dishes with lots of love in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: The benefits of virtual Tours in real estate marketing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of real estate marketing, virtual tours have emerged as a game-changing tool, offering an immersive and interactive experience for potential buyers. As technology continues to advance, the benefits of virtual tours in real estate marketing have become increasingly apparent. In this article, we’ll explore why virtual tours are a valuable asset and why we market every one of our listings with one. Immersive experience: Virtual tours provide a 360-degree view of a property, allowing potential buyers to explore every nook and cranny from the comfort

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Consumer Stories

Inaugural Augusta Duck Dash happening this Saturday

The Augusta Duck Dash will fill the Augusta Canal with hundreds of rubber ducks this Saturday, Oct. 21, as the local community raises money for the Family Y’s ‘A Place to Dream’ program. The event will be held at Savannah Rapids Park, near the Mill House and be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The duck dash is expected to begin at noon. Money raised from the event will protect local infants from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by ensuring children have safe cribs to sleep in at night. According

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Faith

Faith at Work

It seems all too common these days to attempt to divide our lives into segments…. home life/work/faith/school/exercise/recreation/entertainment and so on. Perhaps, it seems like we can manage all the demands and expectations of our lives that way. It’s a “divide and conquer” approach. I’d like to propose a more holistic approach – to understand your life as a single entity with multiple facets. Every part of our lives impacts the other parts. In my life observation and experience, having a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ is the most important

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