Dede Biles

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Western SC's annual meeting a time to celebrate economic wins, present statistics and explain FILOTs

By: Dede Biles

During fiscal year 2025-2026, which ended June 30, three companies with facilities in Aiken County announced plans for growth, said President and CEO Will Williams during the Western SC Economic Development Partnership's annual meeting.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates new Aiken County Recreation Center in Graniteville

By: Dede Biles

An extreme makeover that included the construction of a new Aiken County Recreation Center was a cause for celebration Oct. 2 in Aiken County's Horse Creek Valley.

AIken's Inspiring Women: Aiken Chamber's Dianne Phillips makes Aiken's Makin' a success

By: Dede Biles

As the vice president of administration for the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Dianne Phillips has responsibilities that involve accounts payable and receivable, human resources, payroll and more.

New restaurant on Aiken's Southside has restive vibe, strives to offer authentic Mexican food

By: Dede Biles

AIKEN — Mario Pena and two of his friends, Francisco Molina and Juan Soto, are the owners of Totopos, a new Mexican restaurant on the Southside.

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Bakery, cafe in downtown Aiken reaches the end of the line

By: Dede Biles

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries no longer are available at the Bottom Line Bakery & Café in Aiken.

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Aiken County planners conditionally approve preliminary plat for Horse Creek Valley subdivision

By: Dede Biles

The new Villages at Horse Creek subdivision in Gloverville will have 34 lots on approximately six acres.

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Aiken County Council getting ready to offer economic incentive to company making big investment

By: Dede Biles

Aiken County Council is preparing to offer a fee in lieu of tax agreement, or FILOT, to a company that wants to make an approximately $100 million investment locally.

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Completion of $18.5-million project celebrated at Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant

By: Dede Biles

BEECH ISLAND — The recent completion of the $18.5-million Aeration Basin 1 Project at the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant has paved the way for future growth at the site.

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Darline Graham visits Aiken for fundraising luncheon hosted by local couple

By: Dede Biles

Aiken residents David and Gail King hosted a fundraising luncheon at their home earlier this month for U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C.

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Ice cream business new to Aiken coming to the Southside. Where will it be located?

By: Dede Biles

Stone Cold Creamery’s first Aiken location will be in the shopping center that Target anchors on Whiskey Road.