Consumer Stories

Downtown business undergoes rebranding, revitalization

Tonya Boswell’s downtown business was only open for six months when she decided to close and rebrand it. Boswell is the owner of Urban K9, which was formerly called Fetch 501, located at 501 Broad St. Fetch opened in July 2022 and closed in December. Urban K9 opened its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Rebranding a new business may sound unusual, but she had her reasons. Boswell opened Fetch with her cousin and business partner, Jonathon Anderson, who left to accept a job at the Savannah River Site. “The partnership

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Cyber Security

Free Access: Tech Alert: You are attacked by a cyber enemy! What do you do?

You are under attack and it’s not because of a physical attack, but from a foreign cyber enemy. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has increased cyber-attacks around the world. Russia, China, and North Korea have declared a cyber war with the United States. This declaration is nothing new, however, we have always been in a cyber war with those wishing us harm. You are not under attack because your information is so valuable, but you are under attack because you are the enemy of these countries. They are going

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Consumer Stories

Floyd & Green Jewelers show love to local charities

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Today and every day leading up to the holiday earmarked for sweethearts has been super busy. But owner, Tom Williams and staff stopped long enough to present a donation that is indicative of their love for the community. Last week, Floyd & Green Fine Jewelers donated a check for almost $13,000 to local charities. The money was raised in November during the 22nd annual Weekend of Giving Back, in which customers designate the charity of their choice to receive 10 percent of their purchase. “I always

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Awards/Celebrations

Evans entrepreneurs overcome obstacles to build successful business

Three years ago, Dan and Michelle Finn opened their business in Evans, but just five weeks later, they were forced to close it, thanks to Covid. The Finns own Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa located at 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd., Suite 201 near the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. They will celebrate the business’s third anniversary on Friday, Feb. 17 with giveaways and desserts from Bottom Line Bakery & Café. That day, other local businesses, such as The Salty Beaver Fine Bath Products and Sugar and Spice Cocktail

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B2B Podcasting

Free Access: Health care is broken, but we can fix it

Neil Gordon sits down with Tom Mastny, CEO of The Pennant Group and Dr. Rob Lamberts, CEO of Welcome Health. We’re talking all about direct primary care, what it is, what makes it better than traditional health care, and how the Pennant Group makes it even better.

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Sports / Entertainment

CSRA businesses to promote the music industry

Walter Santiago partners with local businesses and non-profit organizations to promote and grow the CSRA music industry. Santiago is an Augusta musician, media, and project manager for Sample Augusta, an online music and arts publication founded by Rachel Goodman, another local musician, three years ago. The publication will host The Music & Nightlife Industry Roundtable on Monday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans. For this free event, Sample Augusta has partnered with local businesses, such as GetUp Productions, which

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Consumer Stories

SRP Federal Credit Union sponsors student section at USC Aiken

SRP announced this week that it would serve as the student section sponsor for the next three years at the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Convocation Center, home of the Pacers. The multi-year investment expands on SRP’s longstanding relationship with USC Aiken and its athletics programs, including a significant contribution to help fund the construction and 2007 opening of the $17 million, 100,000-square-foot Convocation Center. “USC Aiken alumni and Pacer fans have supported us across the region as we’ve expanded our reach in the market. This is a way for

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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: 7 acronyms every real estate investor must know

The real estate industry is full of acronyms. There are several that you should know and understand. In this article, I want to break down seven key acronyms that every buyer or investor should be familiar with. MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is a database of properties for sale that real estate agents use to find and share information about properties. This database is a valuable tool for you because it allows you to see a wide range of properties and compare prices, features, and locations. By using the MLS,

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Faith

Free Access: Faith Friday: 1500 miles of beauty

Sometimes, unexpected opportunities await you. When a good friend of mine in Washington State told me he was moving his son and his son’s fiancé to Phoenix, it sounded like an amazing journey of which I wanted to be part! When I asked if he could use some company and another driver for the trip, it didn’t take him long to say “Yes!” So, it happened! A week ago, Sunday, I flew out to Seattle, and the journey began. I don’t know if you’ve ever visited the Northwest and Southwest

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