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Antique treasures await in Aiken

What’s old is new again, especially for discriminating antique lovers who have shopped at a new place in Aiken. The Briar Patch Antiques opened a few weeks ago, and it’s already creating a vibe as warm and inviting as Beatrix Potter’s Peter Cottontail stories. The shop had a soft opening in early June and celebrated their grand opening on June 21. Business has been brisk, and nine vendors have already booked the venue, which filled the downstairs area with unique designs in each room. “The grand opening was great, and

Mitzi Oxford June 30, 2025 No Comments

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Designing Women…and men offer FREE workshop

There isn’t a week that goes by that someone isn’t posting on various CSRA social media pages, “We are moving to Augusta, Aiken, or North Augusta and want info on the best neighborhoods, schools, and other options.” For families selling their home or buying one, staging and renovation are big business, and so is making the home your own “forever place”. That is where interior designers come into play. Chris Tsilimidos, owner of CSCM Furniture & Décor, Brittney Nelson, Brit Nelson Interiors, and Barbara Berlanda Stevens, BtheSpace, specializing in Interior

Mitzi Oxford June 22, 2025 No Comments

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Downtown Spring Fest: Great Opportunity to Support Local Businesses

After a week of work, who is ready to spend time with family? The Downtown Spring Fest is coming up Saturday, April 26. The event kicks off at 10:00 AM on West Pine Grove behind Sheila’s Baking Company. More than 70 art and food vendors will be set up, as well as live music. The event is free and highlights North Augusta’s presence in the downtown area. Aside from the many vendors and food trucks, it’s an opportunity to shop local, check out unique stores and restaurants. The Downtown Spring

Staff Report April 23, 2025 No Comments

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“Best Of” Family Entertainment Coming to North Augusta

A first-of-its-kind family entertainment center is scheduled to open in June in North Augusta. The owners of The Splatter Place are moving from their current location on E. Martintown Road to a larger space on W. Martintown Road. “As Matt, my manager, says, ‘We are bursting at the seams.’ We have grossly outgrown that space, and we needed to expand,” owner Brandy Gunsolus explained for ABD. “As we have spoken with our customers, they want more. As we’ve looked at social media, everyone wants more, more things for kids to

Dana Lynn McIntyre March 27, 2025 No Comments

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Food and “Fun“raising moving North Augusta Forward

After a busy week at work, Melodies & Masterpieces may provide just the ticket to unwind, enjoy great music, and local chef food favorites. It’s North Augusta Forward’s second annual Melodies & Masterpieces fundraising event tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, at the Crowne Plaza in Riverside Village, North Augusta. An evening of dueling pianos, a chef showcase, local artists painting live, and raffles all to benefit the mission to inspire, lead, and implement a united vision that provides the best possible quality of life for the community of North Augusta, SC.

Mitzi Oxford February 20, 2025 No Comments

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Check Your Heart at the Door Tomorrow

Women constitute half the population, workforce, and community and are responsible for over 80 percent of a family’s medical decision-making. Therefore, women’s well-being plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall health of families and communities, according to the McKinsey Health Institute. The North Augusta Chamber has joined in February’s Go Red for Women Month, the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. Tomorrow is the Chamber’s Women in Business How to Be Heart Smart luncheon. It will be held at the North Augusta Community

Mitzi Oxford February 18, 2025 No Comments

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Downtown Bouncing Back with Big Event

It hasn’t been an easy year for downtown Augusta businesses, but they are working to put the lost revenue from Hurricane Helene and a rare winter storm behind them and move forward. An upcoming event, Downtown Get Down, hopes to be the kickstart for a better 2025. “It’s the 2nd year for this event and the start of fundraising for the new year to increase visibility for small businesses and bring more people downtown to support them,” explained Downtown Soul City Director, John Porter. This year’s event features a casino

Mitzi Oxford February 10, 2025 No Comments

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CSRA Family Farm Continues “Growing”

What began as a produce stand in North, South Carolina 10 years ago grew into one of the largest family farms in the state. Last April, McCurley Farms started selling produce at Southern Carolina Palms in Aiken. Three months later, Paul McCurley found a permanent location at 949 Doughtery Road. Now, the farm is growing again. “Property became available behind our house in North. We leased another 79 acres a few weeks ago which will give us more space for planting watermelons, beans, and peas,” explained McCurley. Their success has

Mitzi Oxford February 3, 2025 No Comments

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Countdown to Downtown Small Business Shopping Event

After families gather on Thursday for Thanksgiving and hit the stores for Black Friday shopping, next up on the calendar is Downtown Augusta’s Small Business Saturday Crawl. Look for the stars at participating shops on November 30, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. You can start the experience with Augusta & Co., 1010 Broad Street. They’re giving the first 150 shoppers complimentary locally designed canvas totes and Crawl maps. Each of the sponsoring businesses is also donating items and gift cards for gift baskets. Participants can enter to win a

Mitzi Oxford November 25, 2024 No Comments

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How to SCORE More Holiday Shoppers

As the holiday shopping season approaches, small businesses are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year, from Black Friday to Small Business Saturday and beyond. SCORE, America’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, offers entrepreneurs practical advice to make the most of the season. Plan for the Holiday Rush Reflect on last year’s performance. Did you meet your sales goals? Use your previous data to forecast sales, set promotional strategies, and manage staffing needs to provide outstanding customer care. “It’s about more than just sales; it’s

Staff Report November 24, 2024 No Comments

Antique treasures await in Aiken

Designing Women…and men offer FREE workshop

Downtown Spring Fest: Great Opportunity to Support Local Businesses

“Best Of” Family Entertainment Coming to North Augusta

Food and “Fun“raising moving North Augusta Forward

Check Your Heart at the Door Tomorrow

Downtown Bouncing Back with Big Event

CSRA Family Farm Continues “Growing”

Countdown to Downtown Small Business Shopping Event

How to SCORE More Holiday Shoppers

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