Valley holiday parade draws crowds despite rain in Horse Creek
Midland Valley Christmas Parade drew residents along S C 421 despite drizzle and chilly winds. Wayne Vincent praised the event and unveiled new entries including the T. W. Josey Band from Augusta and the CSRA Bikers. Prominent figures joined the procession, with winners announced in commercial, general, and church categories.
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Horse Creek Valley
S.C. 421
Midland Valley
Wayne Vincent
T. W. Josey Band
Augusta
CSRA
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
J. Roland Smith
R—Langley
Robert S
Perry
R—Aiken
Aiken County Council
Ronnie Young
Aiken County
LaVana McKenzie
Windsor
Frank Mizell
Moore
Avondale Mills
Captain D's of
North Augusta
Freedman Parenting Center
Johnson Family
Graniteville First Baptist Church
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Ginny Southworth
Ruby Cochran
Storm Branch
Aiken Holiday Homes Tour Draws Big Crowd
The 12th Annual Holiday Homes Tour sponsored by the Aiken Choral Guild as chief ACS fundraiser drew large crowds with tickets selling out. Homeowners and organizers praised community support and the chance to spotlight local venues including Sandhurst Inn, Magnolia View, Sunnyside Garden Shop, Brost house, Dogwood Stables, McNulta home, and Banksia Museum with prize drawings from local businesses.
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Aiken
Aiken Choral Society
Aiken Choral Guild
ACS
Holley Inns
Tricia Hall
Wine Cellar
Aiken Office Supply
Farwell Massage
Fa Clinic
Sandhurst Ate Bed and Breakfast Inn
Magnolia
Ms. Croy
Betsy Wilson-Mahoney
Magnolia View
Mark
Mrs. Wilson-Mahoney
Scott Webster
Richland Ave
Sandhurst
Banksia
Dogwood Stables
Sunnyside Garden Shop
Murphy named executive director of Aiken Area Council on Aging
Scott Murphy became executive director this week, moving from Generations Unlimited. He aims to streamline operations and boost the agency’s public image while expanding services such as Best Friend Express medical transport and Meals On Wheels across six meal sites in Aiken.
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Aiken Area
Council of Aging
Best Friend Express
Aiken
Meals On Wheels
Generations Unlimited
Murphy
Waterfowl Conservation
National presidential knowledge test urged for voters
A columnist proposes a nationwide voter test before voting in presidential elections to improve ballot understanding. The piece outlines a 190 day window for precinct administration, lists sample questions about presidents, salaries, and terms, and previews future brain teasers while criticizing Florida ballot issues and election litigation.
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Stuart Bedenbaugh
Denton Johnson
Florida
Sunshine State
Paul Regala
Santa Claus
Ress
Aiken
Martin van Buren
Andrew Jackson
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Willie
Ralph Nader
Pat Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
James Garfield
Andrew Johnson
William McKinley
FSU
Miami
ABC
Washington
Clinton
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N.H
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Reynolds Pond Road
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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George Bush
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