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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B2B Stories

Construction on Cabela’s expansion project could begin within a week

Construction on a nearly 7,000-square-foot expansion of Augusta’s Cabela’s location could begin as early as next week, according to Chad Joyner. Joyner, General Manager of the store located at 833 Cabela Drive in the Village at Riverwatch, said the additional space will be used to display a wide range of TRACKER products, including boats and ATVs. “When you’re looking at the building, it will be on the right-hand side of the store that faces Topgolf,” he said. Joyner said the company estimates the expansion will be completed by June. The

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Education

Aiken Technical College, SC Bar partner to offer law classes for non-lawyers’ course

If you are interested in learning more about the law or envision yourself as an up-and-coming attorney, Aiken Tech and the South Carolina Bar are offering an eight-week law school course for non-lawyers beginning February 21. This course is taught by licensed attorneys and judges and covers a variety of topics, including 16 common legal issues, such as: Overview of State Courts Alternative Dispute Resolution Bankruptcy Law Child Protection Hearings Consumer Law and Debt Collection Criminal Law Education Employment Law Family Law Health Care and Elder Law Immigration Juvenile Justice

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Employment

CSRA companies to represent at AU job fair tomorrow

More than 70 local, regional, and national companies will attend the Augusta University’s annual job fair tomorrow. Applying for a job is often impersonal and typically consists of filling out a detailed application a prospective employer may not even read, but this is an opportunity for students, alumni, and the general public to get in front of area employers under the same roof. Tomorrow, the university’s Career Services office will host its annual Jaguar Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christenberry Fieldhouse located at 3109 Wrightsboro Road

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Hildebrandt’s

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday, he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”.

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Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: Handling a bad review

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success in strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. He also has a family business in Augusta, focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. No

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B2B Stories

CEO of major corporation to speak at Augusta University

Most CEOs have spent their entire careers working in business, but that wasn’t the case for Stephanie Stuckey. In 2019, Stuckey took over as CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, a family-owned business her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey Sr., founded in 1937. In 2021, the company, which is known for its pecan treats, bought a candy plant in Wrens. She’s a former attorney and politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives. Stuckey will be the guest speaker for the Augusta University Hull College of Business’s annual CEO Series on Wednesday, March

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Consumer Stories

The Joint Chiropractic to open North Augusta office

What better way to show love on Valentine’s Day than treating your aching joints to an adjustment? The Joint Chiropractic will cut the ribbon on its newest location at 1 p.m., Feb. 14, in the Publix Shopping Center on Martintown Road, North Augusta. Chiropractors, Scott Sherman and Amber Smith are offering a special promotion for first-time patients: $29 for an exam, consultation, and adjustment. The Joint is a chiropractic office dedicated to providing affordable chiropractic care in a way that is convenient for patients. Licensed chiropractic professionals provide quality care

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