Portraits of the Past photo submissions invite readers
Aiken Standard calls for old photos documenting Aiken County history. Submit via print or PDF forms available at the Aiken Standard office or online. Mail or deliver forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. For questions contact Kimberley Kirkey at 648-2311 ext 212.
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Rutland Drive
Aiken
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Kimberley Kirkey
Community Events Highlighted for Aiken Area This Weekend
The 5th Annual Aiken Community Blood Drive in memory of five local residents runs Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next to the New Moon. snacks and a drink provided. Also Friday a Hispanic outreach meeting at 7:30 p.m. and the Cumbee Center Sun Run Saturday at Odell Weeks Recreation Center. Local notices include a CFA cat show, a Teen Challenge family fun day, a Cumberland Village elder care seminar, a reading seminar by Frank G. Roberson, and public school menus and lunch menus for Aug 25–29. The list names organizers and contact numbers such as 643-1961, 803-649-0480, 641-4162, 860-6820, and 643-0073.
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Aiken Community
Lindsey Baxley
Robbie Culbreath
Matthew Herrick
Erica Dawn Reed
Robin Roach
Aiken County
Aiken
Master
Riverview Park
Augusta
Sharon
Aiken Center For
Women and
Iown Christian Center
Salvation Army
North Carolina
Gayle
Jan Warner
Elder Law Services of
South Carolina
Cumberland Village
Frank G. Roberson
LBC
Announce events to Aiken Standard Events Desk
To have an item listed in upcoming events, submit information to Aiken Standard Events. Send details to P O Box 496 Aiken SC 29802 or call 803 648 2311 or email editorial at aikenstandard dot com.
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Aiken city moves forward with Northside renovations plans
City Manager Roger LeDuc outlined a long term Northside development plan at the Aiken Kiwanis Club. The effort targets 260 vacant lots and 120 decriped properties, with 300 lots cleared 50 buildings demolished 70 homes renovated and new homes built through a housing partnership. LeDuc emphasized private developers' role and a house on every vacant lot within ten years while noting a $600 000 budget and ongoing Toole Hill renovations. Rep Gresham Barrett praised leveraging funds for the project.
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Gresham Barrett
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Houndslake Country Club
Travis White
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