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Simon Says: New Inflation Data

If you are concerned about higher prices impacting your quality of life, may I suggest an evening in sewing: sewing machines, fabric, and supplies are 6.4% cheaper than a year ago. Treat yourself to a bottle of wine (1.2% cheaper) and a pint of ice cream (0.7% cheaper). I have given a couple of community presentations recently and been asked the same question twice: Why does the inflation data not include prices of food and energy? In fact, the headline inflation figure does include food and energy, although the government

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 28, 2025 No Comments
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Deadline nearing for Meta’s community grants

Aiken County is one of more than 20 U.S. locations eligible to apply for a community action grant from Meta. That is because the county will be home to one of the technology giant’s data centers. The grants provide funding for public schools, as well as nonprofit and community organizations. Laura Warren, Meta’s Community Development Regional Manager, told ABD the grants are just for schools and organizations in Aiken County that meet the criteria. “We’re a global company, but we operate hyper locally. We really like to support those communities

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 27, 2025 No Comments
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Dr. Thompson transcript: MBA Tours

In today’s edition of Dr. Thompson’s transcripts, he discussed a number of ways MBA tours are conducted on and off-campus. “If they’re interested in the MBA, we host a series of MBA information sessions that are done online. It’s an opportunity to connect with our MBA program director. Usually, we also have an MBA student that is part of that meeting. And so, you know, if you’re a prospective student and you’re thinking about the MBA, that’s a great first step. We always welcome you if you want a tour

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Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of Hull College of Business October 27, 2025 No Comments
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Video: What’s an MBA tour like

Growing within your company in the CSRA may mean going back to school to learn a new skill set. Dr. Mark Thompson walks you through taking a tour with the end goal of getting an MBA degree. Hull College Tours:

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Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean, Hull College of Business October 24, 2025 No Comments
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SRS and AI/Data projects

While the Columbia County government and taxpayers continue to argue over the pros and cons of building a data center in Appling—very quietly, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has local officials anticipating new missions at the Savannah River Site (SRS). These missions involve AI, a Data Center, and potentially big contracts for CSRA companies. By The Numbers The request is on behalf of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). SRS is one of four selected for AI (artificial intelligence) infrastructure and generation projects. There are 10 tracts, totaling 3,103

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 24, 2025 No Comments
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Multimillion-dollar projects announced in South Carolina

Two recently announced economic development projects will mean a combined $333.7 million investment and create 225 new jobs for two counties. In Bamberg County, Circular Composite Solutions (CCS) has committed $53.7 million to a facility that will create recycled wood and plastic pallet components, creating 70 jobs. In neighboring Orangeburg County, a $280 million project by Carolina Renewable Products (CRP) will add 155 new jobs. It will be a next-generation biomass-to-renewable diesel facility. Will Williams, President and CEO of Western SC, said the developments will impact more than just Bamberg

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 23, 2025 No Comments
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New business moving into the old Walgreens in Martinez

It may take even longer to navigate Washington Road near the Bobby Jones Expressway in a few weeks. Sewell Demolition confirms to ABD that it is when they’ll begin tearing down the 15,200 square foot Walgreen’s building. An expanding retailer will be building on the property. Columbia County Public Information Officer Cassidy Harris says Parker’s Kitchen is approved for another location here. Walgreen’s closed in February of 2025 after first opening in 2002. Parker’s Kitchen is used to working around less-than-ideal traffic situations in Columbia County. Traveling from Old Evans

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Neil Gordon October 23, 2025 No Comments
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The Shelf Life of Leadership – Part 2

Publisher’s Note: Dr. Franza has his clipboard and is back on the football field this week, continuing his column looking at similarities between college football coaches and your bosses in the CSRA. Is there such a thing as a shelf-life for either? How can people in leadership direct their teams long-term? Since my column last week, two more college football coaches were fired, Jay Norvell at Colorado State, and the more high-profile firing of Florida’s Billy Napier. However, neither of these firings can be characterized as “shelf-life expirations”.   Both Norvell

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College of Business October 23, 2025 No Comments
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Onboarding CSRA new hires the right way—right away!

Companies face challenges with hiring new employees and retaining those they have. Sometimes, how an employee is brought on board can make all the difference. Employers from Child Enrichment and PC Techware were among attendees who appreciated the lessons shared by TeKay Brown-Taylor, President and CEO of Brownstone Mediation Services. It was presented by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce at its Third Thursday event on October 16. Her topic was “Beyond the Job Posting: How to Keep Employees Engaged and Loyal.” Brown-Taylor said there are important steps that need

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 22, 2025 No Comments
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Insights from the next leader at Augusta Tech

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has named Dr. Kendricks Hooker as the next president of Augusta Technical College. He is currently provost of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in North Carolina. Hooker will take over as president of Augusta Tech on Jan. 2, 2026, succeeding Dr. Jermaine Whirl who accepted the position of president of Savannah State University. ABD had the opportunity to interview Hooker by phone and learn his plans for the college. Hooker believed he had the skill set TCSG was looking for based on the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 21, 2025 No Comments
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