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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

“Nutty” retailer ready for big move to Washington Road

Brian and Kam Kyzer plan to relocate their gourmet nut business to a much larger space early next year. Watanut, currently located at 3604 Verandah Drive, Suite A in Augusta, is moving to 3311 Washington Road near Infiniti of Augusta. “It’s 10,000 square feet, so at least four times larger” than their current location, says Brian.…

ByJosh Heath7 hours ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Faith Retail

Local family celebrates 50th anniversary in business

Clarence Bush has owned a successful family auto repair shop for 50 years, but he gives God all the credit for this accomplishment. Clarence, 92, has owned Bush’s Auto Repair & Service – located at 247 Main St. North in the small town of New Ellenton, South Carolina – since Nov. 20, 1971. “That’s when I…

ByJosh Heath1 day ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

UPS, Coke and Home Depot making holiday new$

These three heavyweight headquartered Atlanta companies are busy innovating in the face of a unique holiday season. One of the Georgia Giants got a little nudge from the White House. Here’s Mike Petchenik with your business week in review from Atlanta. abd1115

ByMike PetchenikNovember 15, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

A Fox’s Tale – Rare Memories and a Secret Path back to your Youth

Imagine that you set out to write a story about an adorable independent bookstore in a quaint shop in downtown Aiken, S.C., and when you got there, you found several businesses, scores of seemingly unrelated merchandise, a glorious selection of many of the best books ever printed and then found there is another business off-premises…

ByStephen Delaney HaleNovember 11, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

Two clothing retailers to share space in Martinez

Jennifer Grubbs already owns and operates two other businesses that provide wedding and event planning services, but she’s about to launch Columbia County’s only bridal boutique….with a partner and with another like-minded entrepreneur---with a different style--- in the same space. Jennifer Grubbs (right) and Jessica Baskette will also launch Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique at 500…

ByJosh HeathNovember 5, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Medical Retail

Former nurse practitioner expands her herbal business to Augusta

When people get sick, they typically go see their doctors to get prescriptions with hopes of feeling better in a few days. But Kim Adams offers remedies for many common ailments that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy. 2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary – located at 469B Highland Avenue in Surrey Center, sells a variety of…

ByJosh HeathNovember 1, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

Saturday event helps support downtown businesses

Claire Riche loves downtown Augusta and enjoys promoting businesses in that part of town. Kids trick or treat in the JB Whites Building for the 2019 Support Downtown Augusta Trick or Treat on Broad Street event. (Photo taken from the Support Downtown Augusta Facebook page) Riche is organizing the second Support Downtown Augusta Trick or Treat on…

ByJosh HeathOctober 27, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

Chamber of Commerce to give away $5,000 for local shopping

Christmas is just around the corner, and customers of participating businesses throughout Aiken will have a chance to win some extra cash. The Aiken Chamber of Commerce is giving away a total of $5,000 to encourage people to shop local this holiday season. Nov.1 through Dec.13, customers who spend at least $25 at one of these…

ByJosh HeathOctober 20, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Retail

Social media outage affects local businesses

For most of us, a social media outage is a minor inconvenience, but for a freelance marketing professional like Brooke Willis and the businesses she serves, it’s a more serious concern. Brooke Willis manages social media accounts for various local businesses, couldn’t create posts on Facebook and Instagram while the two sites were down for more…

ByJosh HeathOctober 6, 20210Comments

Consumer Stories Openings Retail

Grand Opening weekend a colorful success!

Cold Creek South Nursery held a decorative grand opening on Saturday October 2nd and the question is open as to whether it will be an ongoing move. The nursery’s second location at 770 East Pine Log Road is intended as a seasonal shop, featuring fall and then winter products for at least the next three months. “After…

ByStephen Delaney HaleOctober 6, 20210Comments

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