The year 2008 wasn’t all bad
1/12/2009 5:21 PM
The year 2008 will be remembered for a lot of things that still sting. The mortgage crisis, record high gas prices, bankruptcy and the housing bubble bursting. Most of us couldn’t wait for 2009 to get here, in hopes of better times ahead. While … full story
Remember your animals in this “cool” weather!
Local residents bracing for an Arctic blast of cold air will likely fire up their furnaces and stay indoors, but public safety officials are also reminding residents to remember their pets when they plan for the bitter cold. Temperatures are expect … full story
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Equine Rescue changing focus
1/10/2009 11:51 PM
A second chance is sometimes all that is needed to bring happiness into one’s life. Equine Rescue of Aiken is doing its part to make sure the horses they adopt out can start over and find satisfaction as they make the transition to a new life and ano … full story @ http://www.aikenstandard.com/local/
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Great living in Aiken!!
Magazine takes look at Aiken
1/9/2009 12:50 AM
The lifestyle guide published by the creators of the Carolina Living website is providing readers with “An inside view” of Aiken in its current edition. Aiken is featured in a four-page article by Diana Hunt in the Vol. XXI, No. 2 edition of Carol … full story
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Local Horse Show
Atlanta Spring Challenge Shows coming in May
1/8/2009 12:10 AM
By BEN BAUGH
The Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Ga. will play host to two weeks of ‘AA’ rated shows this May as Equus Events and J.P. Godard present the Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Shows.
The Atlanta Spring Premiere Horse Show will be held May 6-10 and the Atlanta Spring Challenge will be held May 13-17. The shows have emerged from their nascent stages in 2004 as ‘A’ rated shows to their current ‘AA’ status, attracting many of the nation’s premier hunter/jumper riders. Each week will feature a $25,000 Grand Prix class. The purses for classes at this year’s shows have been increased, said Megan Godard of Equus Events.
Could it happen to me??
CNNMoney: Protecting your home’s value
Foreclosures can affect the value of your property even if you’ve been paying your mortgage faithfully. Here are some ways you can protect your home’s worth if your area is hit hard by foreclosures.
Who needs flood insurance?
CNNMoney: Protect your home from a flood
Flooding isn’t just a problem in the Midwest. In fact, it’s one of the most common hazards in the United States. Here are some tips on how you can protect your home from a flood.
Beating old man winter!
CNNMoney: Keeping your home warm and cozy
Heating your home this winter is going to cost you a lot more according to Energy Information Administration. In fact, Americans will spend $977 to heat their homes this year, 10% more than last year. But insulating your home you can help keep shave those costs. Here’s the best way to do so.
Jack Frost
CNNMoney: Preparing your home for big freezes
From frozen oranges in California to deadly winter storms across the country, extreme weather has taken a very expensive toll. We tell you how to protect your most important assets from the wrath of Mother Nature.
Horses mean millions to Aiken’s economy
A recent study of Aiken’s equine industry shows that the area’s 135+ year-old affair with horses is alive, well, and BAH riding high. The popular industry continues to attract horse enthusiasts from around the world, and the number of equine disciplines has grown – and so has the economic impact of this historically revered industry in Aiken.
A 2008 study, “An Economic Profile of Aiken County and the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry,” done by the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) School of Business for the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, reveals the following:
The equine industry’s economic impact in Aiken County tops $71.81 million.
The annual cost per horse in Aiken County tops $7,393, which amounts to $50.16 million in total spending produced by the equestrian sector. That spending leads to $11.76 million in indirect effects and $9.89 million in induced effects for $71.82 million in gross receipts.
In total, 1,814 jobs in Aiken County can be attributed to the operations of the equestrian industry.
The industry accounts for 1,329 full time employees. An additional 283 jobs are a result of indirect effects, and 202 jobs result from induced effects of the industry.
The impact of the equestrian industry on household income is estimated to be $19.71 million annually. There are $16.93 million in income effects that result directly from the local equestrian industry. Indirect household income linkages account for an additional $2.09 million, and the induced effects are an additional $217,513.
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