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A local man was arrested and charged after a vehicle crashed into business in downtown North Augusta.

The Aiken City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the first readings of ordinances granting one-year lease extensions with a mutual option for a second year to the three businesses. The lease extensions contain a provision, Item 19, offering owners Jeannette Moseley (Vampire Penguin and Flawless Glow) and Brooke Thomas (Ginger Bee) the chance to purchase their parts of the Beckman building.

Aiken's budget could soon grow by $20 million as the city moves toward constructing a mixed-use building downtown. The Aiken City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the first reading of an ordinance adding $20 million to the city's budget for the building that could be constructed in the 100 block of Newberry Street.

On the agenda for the Aiken City Council meeting Monday evening are the first readings of ordinances extending lease agreements with Flawless Glow Cosmetic Studio, Vampire Penguin and Ginger Bee Boutique for one year.

Small businesses in Aiken have experiences a busy holiday season both before and after Christmas.