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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2002
Page
2
A discussion section reflects varied reader remarks on Tiger Woods and the Masters as well as local events in Aiken. Messages touch race, sports, traffic, charity, and Holly Days activities downtown with thanks to neighbors, officials, and volunteers.
Aiken High School leads the county academic team standings at 8-0 after defeating Ridge Spring Monetta and Wagoner Salley twice in the latest Ridge Spring meet. North Augusta sits 5-1 with Silver Bluff 3-5 and Midland Valley 2-4 in the standings.
Cub Scout Pack 121 led by Cubmaster Larry Morse collects monetary gifts toys clothing and personal care items for the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons. The drive runs through December 12 with baskets and cards accompanying each donation and is sponsored by St John’s United Methodist Church. For inquiries contact Morse at 803 649 1855 or larryemorse aol com.
The unemployment rate in Aiken fell in October from September and is expected to stay low thanks to seasonal hiring. Aiken's rate is below South Carolina averages, with 62,320 workers in October versus 61,920 in September. Nationwide rates rose slightly. SCESC predicts November gains due to Christmas hiring.
The Rev. F Keith Slaughter will become pastor of Friendship Baptist Church at 515 Richland Avenue NE with a ceremony at 4 30 pm on December 9. Preceding services are set for December 3 4 5 and 6 at 7 pm with Betty Gantt as secretary. Details from 648 1397. A Coca Cola Holiday Caravan event features Aiken High SAHS Cheerleaders and USC Aiken Dance Team with an 18 wheeler 46 by 13 feet bringing samples and seasonal Coke products.
An unusual Christmas presentation is planned at the Aiken Wal-Mart on December 8 featuring an evening gathering with 25,000 twinkling lights illuminating a performance by the choirs of Aiken and South Carolina.
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