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šŸŒ± Why council hit pause on Riverside Villageā€™s next round of upgrades

North Augusta, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why council hit pause on Riverside Villageā€™s next round of upgrades
  • Why North Augustaā€™s cyber center plan keeps getting pushed off
  • Why North Augustaā€™s title-winning girls basketball coach chose to retire now

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 59. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Parcel D questions stall Riverside Village upgrade plan (wjbf.com) ā€” North Augusta City Council has put a planned Riverside Village upgrade on hold while it sorts out legal and funding questions tied to privately owned Parcel D. Median safety improvements near Crowne Plaza and SRP Park can still move forward, but anything on Parcel D will require a formal agreement with the property owner and future council action.
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2. Volatile and still in limbo: North Augusta again delays cyber decision as public interest compounds (postandcourier.com) ā€” North Augustaā€™s long-debated cyber center proposal at Riverside Village is still on hold after City Council again voted to table key decisions on the project. A packed public hearing, intense community reaction, and visible political divisions show how strongly residents feel about the future of the Brick Ponds area and downtown development.
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3. North Augusta girls basketball coach Al Young retires. Why now? (augustachronicle.com) ā€” North Augusta Highā€™s legendary girls basketball coach Al Young is retiring after leading the Yellow Jackets to seven 4A state championships in the last decade, including this yearā€™s title run. After 50 years of coaching, heā€™s stepping away at 76, honoring a promise to star player Celena Grantā€™s family while leaving the program searching for its next leader.
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4. Happy Ukes bring music and God's ministry to North Augusta community with ukuleles (copy) (postandcourier.com) ā€” A weekly ukulele ministry at Grace United Methodist Church is bringing music, prayer, and fellowship to neighbors across North Augusta. Happy Ukes practices on Mondays, then visits places like The Ledges Apartments to share singalongs, spiritual encouragement, and community for participants of different ages and faith backgrounds.
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  • Does anyone have parents or an older couple or single person that wants a companion?
    I have a white poodle who is 3 but she is a dog who wants to sit on your lap or just lounge in her bed. She is very sweet but is just not gettingā€¦ (Nextdoor Whatley Place)
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    It seems to be 6+ inches wide, and the ground around it is very soft/ falling in, which makes me think there is a big cave. (Nextdoor Hammond Hills Rapids)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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