Mullets and meaning light up Aiken Christmas reflections
Aiken Standard readers recall the season’s real meaning and kindness while discussing Christmas language. The TalkBack note invites homeless aid via Salvation Army in Aiken, listing 322 Gayle Ave NW as the shelter fund recipient and noting tax deductibility. Readers may comment by calling 803-644-2384 or emailing editorial@aikenstandard.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TalkBack
Aiken
Salvation Army
Army
Gayle Ave
N.W
Aikenstandard
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
Ellen Priest
Epriest
Community events and charity drives in Edgefield and area
A weekend of charity yard sales and pet adoption events across Edgefield and nearby towns. Sarah’s Secret Santa Angels host a yard sale Saturday 9 am to 2 pm at the Edgefield American Legion Hut with donations welcome. drop off Friday noon to 5 pm. Heartsong Animal Rescue partners with Gerald Jones Subaru for The Island of Misfit Kitties Friday and Saturday with raffles and kitten adoptions. The first Christ Fest is Saturday Dec 13 from 11:30 am to 4 pm at the Aiken County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, featuring Beth Spangler. The Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Beech Island offers karaoke Fridays and Saturdays 9 pm to 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah’s
Santa Angels
Edgefield
American Legion
Debbie Courtney
Gerald Jones
Subaru
Washington Road
Heartsong Animal Rescue
Renee Nehlsen
Heartsong
Aiken County Fairgrounds
Beth Spangler
The
Jackson parade draws big crowd in small town
In Jackson South Carolina a large turnout lined Atomic Road for a parade starting at Jackson Middle School and heading to the Savannah River Site. Mayor Todd Etheredge praised growth each year as veterans and local residents celebrated with floats, vintage cars, and a life like Charlie Brown display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Aiken County
Atomic Road
Jackson Middle School
Savannah River
Todd Etheredge
Hyman Dreamer
Silver Bluff High School
Joyce
Naval
Creamer
Charlie Brown
Snoopy
Lucy
Linus
Sally
Lisa Brantley
New Ellenton
Epona opens in downtown Aiken with equine inspired boutique
Aiken welcomes Epona a new equine inspired boutique at 137 Laurens St SW owners Gina Greer and Sharon Marosek blend Caribbean and desert Southwest influences through wearable art jewelry and home decor with items ranging from Equi Style rayon tops to carved stained glass wind chimes. The shop features Meg Francoeurs photography and Dammit Dolls for stress relief with hours 10 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays 7 p.m. closing through Christmas and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epona
Aiken
Europe
Gina Greer
Sharon Marosek
Greer
Marasek
Indonesia
Meg Francoeur
Francoeur
Marosek
Meg
Patty Anderson
Georgia
Dammit
Dammitdolls.com
Caribbean
St. Thomas
Arizona
Antigua
Laurens Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aikenstandard.com
Iron Horse Bar and Grill
Storm Branch Road
Beech Island
Rob Novit
Ronnie Martin
American Legion Post 97
Martin
Santa Claus
Harold P. Johnson
Ansleigh Gunnels
Lauren Griffen
Garrett Miller
Christoper Glason
Larry Wood
Cindy Kubovic
Lacey Mabi
Adrian Stone
Maryan Schechter
Hunter Sullivan
Faith Wright
Madison Sullivan
Barbie
Colleen Stevenson
Fox
Laura Tiedman
Tim O’briant
Jeremy Way
Melissa Hanna
Dennis Hemme
Dustin Turner
Michael Ulmer
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Dee Taylor
326
Rutland
Drive
Aiken, S.C
P.O
Rutland Drive
S.C
Augusta
Aiken S.C
Aikenstandard. Com
Conte
Lottery
South Carolina
Georgia Cash
Cash
Fantasy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!