Aiken Standard Letters on Local Topics and Elvis Tribute
Readers discuss local coverage in Aiken, praising Jason Sikes shows and asking about future performances. They urge positive reporting and mention parking concerns in River Bluff subdivision, cultural diversity in the CSRA, and a story on super bacteria at SRS lab.
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Jason Sikes
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River Bluff Subdivision
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Christmas at the Lake canceled leaves readers disappointed
Aiken Standard readers complain that Christmas at the Lake was canceled without notice and suggest a partial program. They invite comments via Talkback hotline or email, noting readers' names are not required and comments may be edited for space.
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Additional suspects named in Aiken County crime spree
Aiken County deputies named several suspects tied to home and convenience store burglaries and the slaughter of a 14 month old Jersey bull. The group is connected to Nov and Dec burglaries at Wrights Mill Grocery and a burglary at 724 Wire Road, with charges including burglary, malicious injury to property and livestock theft.
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Michael Frank
William G. Bell
Billingsley
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Derrick Turner
Croft Avenue
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William Bell
Wire Road
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Susan
Otto McCarty
McCarty
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Michael Hunt
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Anthony Smith
Barbara J. Rogers
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Carriage Museum displays historic wagons at Hopelands night visits
The Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum in Rye Patch, run by the Aiken Driving Club, showcases about ten carriages including a pre 1910 Rockaway and an 1890 phaeton. Volunteers will staff nightly hours 6 to 9 p.m. through December 27, with some dates closed.
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Rye Patch
Aiken Driving Club
Don Winslow
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Winter Colony
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John Moore
Imoore
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Christmas Help Through Secret Santa Charity
A family facing divorce and financial hardship receives holiday aid through the Secret Santa program. The anonymous donors and South Aiken Presbyterian Church provide support to a single mother and her three daughters, ages 8 7 and 5, easing their seasonal distress. Contact numbers 648 9574 and 649 7052.
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Christmas at Hopelands brings lights to Hopelands Gardens
Hopelands Gardens hosts its 13th annual holiday lights event from Dec 11 14 16 21 23 25 27 evenings 6 to 9 with 75000 bulbs and 1.5 miles of paths. The Rye Patch offers kids activities while Memorial Baptist Church hosts an evening concert on the Roland H Windham stage. Shuttle service runs from Goodwill and Winn-Dixie. Admission is free with donations welcome.
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Dupree Place
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