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Planning commission approves rezoning

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North Augusta Planning Commission approved rezoning about 22 acres along Martintown and Gregory Lake roads for commercial development.

Developer W.K. Dixon & Co. said Saunders Place would be used for mixed-use development and boutique stores, not chain gas stations or fast-food restaurants.

Commission members said they had mixed feelings that the location would create more congestion. Points of entry were reduced to limit the number of businesses in the area.

The commission also approved housing changes at the Village at Bergen Place. The development was originally planned for 77 town homes, but with slow sales, developers will create 46 single-family detached homes instead. The average cost of the homes will be $150,000.

Business by Book taking reservations

The next Business by the Book will be held Feb. 4 at 11:50 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta.

The cost is $7.

Reservations must be made by noon Monday.

Call (803) 279-6370 for more information.

Arrington book of poems available

Columnist Billy Arrington is selling a book of poetry called For His Glory.

Though he originally published it in 2006, Arrington said he decided to do a second printing for anyone interested in buying the book.

Cost is $10, plus $2.50 for shipping.

For information about the book, contact Arrington at (803) 278-0453 or write to him at 106 Murrah Road, North Augusta, SC 29860.