Caller's Dispute Highlights Nursing Home Letter Causing Backlash
In a letter to the editor Janet Jackson prompts a response about nursing homes. The caller argues against the letter, urges reader awareness, and warns of mistreatment when families visit. The piece transitions to a separate complaint about BellSouth DSL service in Houndslake North, noting prolonged slow internet behind a high speed region and urging a crew hookup as a Christmas wish.
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Janet Jackson
Trail Ridge Road
Bell Reive Drive
Houndslake North
BellSouth
Aiken Estates
Surry Woods
Deerwood
Foxchase
Houndslake
Bell South
Aiken merchants urged to lure diners after plays
Letter writers criticize downtown business neglect as Aiken Community Playhouse fills to capacity on weekends. A reader recalls Friday's show with 300 attendees and laments after theater dining options, urging revival of nightlife and economic activity. Also notes readers' liquor debate and Talkback tips.
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Aiken
Aiken Community Playhouse
Whiskey Road
Friendship Baptist sets installation service for pastor
Friendship Baptist Church will host an installation service for the new pastor Rev. F Keith Slaughter formerly of Browns Chapel Baptist Church Atlanta. The ceremony is Sunday at 4 30 pm with events during the week Dec 3 4 5 and 6. Details from church secretary Betty Gantt at 648 1397.
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Friendship Baptist Church
F Keith Slaughter
Browns Chapel Baptist Church
Atlanta
Betty Gantt
BridgeSton e Firestone tutors aid Warrenville pupils
Warrenville Elementary School hosts Bridgestone Firestone volunteers as after school tutors guiding third graders. Robert Hill and coworkers check spelling and grammar, offering one to one help. Principal and teachers praise the program for boosting student engagement and providing male role models.
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Rob
Bridgestone Firestone
Robert Hil
Warrenville
Ashley Sulivan
Lunther
Robert Hill
Hill
Bridgestone
Firestone
Ashlee Sullivan
Local woman impressed by area's generosity in Aiken County
Dolores Clark of First Baptist Church in Aiken coordinates the Operation Christmas Child drive and reports a thriving response. The Nov 24 deadline didn’t stop boxes from arriving and over 4,600 boxes were delivered to a Columbia collection center. The drive, supported by 75 churches and groups, will extend to Dec 6 with daily drop offs in Aiken and volunteers plan trips to Charlotte on Dec 7 and Dec 9 to assist at the site.
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Dolores Clark
Aiken County
First Baptist Church
Aiken
Clark
Samaritan’s
Columbia
First Artist Church
Chesterfield St
First Baptist
Charlotte
So Charity
Franklin Graham
Martha Martin
Races for Toys for Tots Charity 5K and Fun Run
The James L. Hammons Marine Corps League detachment in Aiken sponsors a 5K and 1 mile run at Lake Olmstead Augusta to benefit Toys for Tots. Pre registration ends Dec 6 with fees 12 and 8, race day 15 and 10. Top finishers receive prizes across 15 age groups. Proceeds support charitable toy distribution via Salvation Army through CSRA locations. For details call 706-736-1401 ext 2037 or 803-649-4019.
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Marine Corps League
James L. Hammons
Aiken
Lake Olmstead
Augusta
Ed Hammons
CSRA
Sammons
NewsChannel 6
Georgia Bank & Trust
SRP Federal Credit Union
Regions Bank of Clearwater
Salvation Army
Coca Cola Caravan to visit Aiken Wal-Mart for Christmas event
Local performers and an 18 wheeler will highlight a Coca Cola Holiday Caravan appearance at the Aiken Wal-Mart on Dec 8 from 7 30 to 9 30 pm. The 46 foot long 13 foot high truck will showcase decorations while Aiken and South Aiken high schools choirs SAHS cheerleaders and USC Aiken dance team perform Santa photo ops and Coke samples plus seasonal products themed by Haddon Sundblom. The caravan will also stop in Sumter Charleston and Columbia.
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Aiken Wal-Mart
Aiken
South Aiken
SAHS
USC Aiken
Santa
Haddon Sundblom
Sumter
Charleston
Columbia
Valley Empty Stocking Fund Accepting Applications
The 30th annual drive in the Valley seeks aid for needy families. Last year the fund helped over 200 families, spanning from Vaucluse to Storm Branch, with donors including local American Legion posts, Lions Club, and Chamber of Commerce. Applications are due by December 4 from 9 am to noon at Langley Community Center, requiring household social security numbers, birth or Medicaid cards, income proof, rent or mortgage, and utility bills. Contributions may be mailed to Box 517 Langley SC 19834.
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Vaucluse
Storm Branch
L.B.C. American Legion Post
Samuel Swint American Legion Post
Graniteville
Midland Valley Lions Club
Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Langley Community Center
S.C
Langley
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Citizen
Aikenstandard
Friendship Baptist
Patricia Edminster
S.C. Chamber of Commerce
Bridgestone Communica
Mary McLaughlin
Peggy Sorensen
Jeremy Goldman
Mike Bryce
Melodie Forbes
Tom Thurston
Robert Thompson
Edminster
Virginia
Bryce
Philip Lord Senior
Flotl
Eweler
Centre South
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