Free Community Tennis Lessons At Eustis Park Thrive Again
In Eustis Park a dozen children from toddlers to teens joined a free summer tennis lesson session. The program, now in its second year, invites Ai ken youth to learn the sport on the Historic Toole Hill courts, expanding beyond the area's basketball focus. Betty Myers leads the neighborhood association efforts after last year drew 32 participants and this year has about 20.
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Eustis Park
Aiken
Toole Hill
Betty Myers
First day of school brings heavy traffic in Aiken County
Residents should expect significant morning traffic as buses and parents travel to school. Lt. Jake Mahoney of the Aiken Department of Public Safety urges extra travel time of 20 to 30 minutes and warns delays around East Pine Log Road near Millbrook Elementary Kennedy Middle and South Aiken High.
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Aiken County
Jake Mahoney
Aiken
Kennedy Middle
South Aiken High
Mahoney
Area Deaths Edward Bibbs and Doug James in Aiken
Obituaries report the deaths of Edward Wayne Bibbs and Joseph Douglas Doug James in Aiken. Services and funeral details are pending with local tributes planned by families and friends.
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Edward Wayne Bibbs
Aiken
Joseph Douglas
Doug” James
Weather forecast summary for a hot six day period
Partly cloudy conditions with a high near 96 and a low around 72. The full six day outlook includes continued heat with limited chances of rain and elevated humidity across the period.
Blessing of the Backpacks a St John’s United tradition
The Langdales return to St John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken for the Blessing of the Backpacks tradition. Paula Tommy and Adysen arrive for the 9 02 a m service as Adysen carries a bunny ear backpack. The family notes the blessing helps focus on prayer and school readiness.
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St. John’s United
Lexington
Rocky Creek
Paula
Adysen
Tim McClendon
Amy Jernigan
Stephanie Lord
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Betsy’s Debuts Pacer Tracks Ice Cream Flavor
Betsy’s on the Corner adds Pacer Tracks to its lineup in honor of USC Aiken. The caramel ice cream with salted pecans is linked to the university mascot, the pacer standardbred horse. USC Aiken affiliate Angel Miano coordinated a student leadership retreat plan for August 12 and 13 for 100 participants.
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Betsy’s
Aiken Res
Taurant
Pacer
USC Aiken
Betsy Simons
Angel Miano
Simons
Aiken Center For the Arts
Miano
Betsy
Martha Martinez
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Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc
Hayne Ave
Family Owned
Saaojnow
HUCKS
Aiken’s
Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home, Inc
Pine Log
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