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Good Deeds: “All in Faith” for Martinez business

Robyn Kelley (right) and Lisa Merritt (left) are both in the hair business. Both want to make women look and feel beautiful. Robyn owns Trendz Salon and her team takes hair off. Lisa runs a wig boutique there and puts hair on. Wigs are for women like Faith Owens (center), who typically lose their locks due to a serious illness. Through the generosity of Trendz and first responders from Burke County organizing a fundraiser, the Owens’ out of pocket costs were $750 for a $5,000 special order wig made with

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Neil Gordon July 28, 2024 No Comments
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Concerning real estate trend

With a 40-year career in real estate, Ann Marie McManus knows the local market inside and out. Her advice to families or businesses moving into the CSRA is to keep it local when finding your home.

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Ann Marie McManus July 25, 2024 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: El Paso Tacos & Tequila

Food Quality: 3 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 3 Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 One of the challenges of writing weekly restaurant reviews is finding new restaurants to try. But this week, my wife, Rebecca, found a new eatery in Downtown Augusta called El Paso Tacos & Tequila at 1167 Broad St., the former home of Mellow Mushroom. I had never heard of it, but I’m not one to turn down Mexican food, as it’s one of my favorites. Walking in the door at El Paso brought back

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Josh Heath July 25, 2024 No Comments
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Unique food concepts set to open on Washington Road

Next month, a pair of new food concepts are opening in the “heartland” of Augusta on Washington Road in the Washington Crossing shopping center. Zen Ramen will open in the former Zoe’s Kitchen building, followed by  Fresh Take Grocery.  Fresh Take Grocery is in the former Whole Foods complex and will offer experiential shopping to include traditional supermarket services in a café setting with various serving stations and different activities during and after dining or shopping. Two restaurateurs are joining forces to create Zen Ramen. Li Jian (owner of KOI

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Neil Gordon July 25, 2024 No Comments
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40th Anniversary: Realtor and Author

As Ann Marie McManus celebrates her 40th year as a realtor, she has experienced enough in the process to write a book and that is exactly what she did. When you pour into helping clients love their move into a new home, this is the result.

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Ann Marie McManus July 24, 2024 No Comments
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Working for the Weekend: Carowinds

I grew up in the middle of America, so instead of Disney and beaches, my family would trek to regional amusement parks and my dad and I would ride roller coasters. I’ve waited years to do the same with my girls, and we found a perfect spot just a couple of hours from home. I think most people think of Six Flags when they think of a nearby amusement park, but the real gem of our area is Carowinds, just this side of Charlotte. It quite literally sits on the

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Wes Hennings July 24, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA registers ringing with back-to-school sales

The back-to-school and college season is an important time for retailers and families buying a list of needed school supplies. In Aiken, most of that shopping was done earlier this summer, as classes began July 22. Richmond County elementary students report on August 5 followed by middle, high school, and magnet programs beginning the following day. Columbia County schools start August 5. So, there are still a few days left to get those last-minute supplies. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics, families

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Staff Report July 24, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA impacts from global Microsoft outage

Six days later and some CSRA travelers are still reeling from a global computer outage that began Friday morning, July 19. On that day, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) announced delays from American Airlines and cancellations for Delta flights. At issue was the fact that Atlanta is the Delta hub. With the exception of AGS direct flights to Charlotte, Dallas, and Washington, DC, the bulk of Augusta flights, with Delta as the carrier, land in Atlanta and depart to cities across the country and around the world. Tabitha Butler, owner of

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Mitzi Oxford July 24, 2024 No Comments
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$20,000 grant to support student veterans

The Fluor Foundation’s Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans with the cost of attendance and living expenses. “We are thankful for the Fluor Foundation’s ongoing support of our student veterans. The funding helps address financial barriers often not covered by other financial aid resources, but can impact a student veteran’s ability to start or continue their education,” said Aiken Technical College Foundation President, Dr. Forest Mahan. Since 2013, the Fluor Foundation Military Support Coalition has granted $165,000 to

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Staff Report July 23, 2024 No Comments
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40th Anniversary: Unexpected Rewards

Most realtors work hard, and Ann Marie McManus is no exception. The work pays off with sales and happy customers and sometimes, recognition from your peers.

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Ann Marie McManus July 23, 2024 No Comments
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