Festival of Trees Winners Named in Aiken
The Aiken Links thank CSRA supporters for a successful first Aiken Festival of Trees. Winners include Organization Hazel Senior Citizens Arts and Crafts Club Nature Never Grows Old. Church Old Macedonia Baptist Church Victorian Christmas. Individuals Connie Gant Sed Jey Roach Pearls of Christmas Joy. School Childrens Place of Aiken Children Bring Joy to the World.
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Aiken Mall
Clerk charged with breach of trust amid shoplifting report
Aiken Public Safety blotter notes a JB White clerk charged with breach of trust as two customers faced shoplifting charges after a camera‑monitored checkout involving $962.94 in merchandise. A Dec 12 Summit Drive burglary saw $800 electronics stolen from a kitchen door pried open.
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Representative Sharpe hints at surgical scare
In a brief, humorous remark, Representative Charles Sharpe recalled telling his surgeon to be careful during a recent operation. He warned that if too much air escaped, his career might be finished.
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Live Nativity at New Covenant Praise Church
New Covenant Praise Church at 265 Wire Road in Aiken hosts a Christmas drive through with 13 life of Christ tableaux from birth to resurrection. Pastor Rev. Terry Butler says the display is a gift to the community and invites all to reflect on Jesus Christ during the season.
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Aiken’s Finest Homes on Tour
Luminaries along Aiken’s roadways guided visitors Saturday for the Aiken Choral Society’s Ninth Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. South Aiken High JROTC helpers assisted with parking and hosted seven decorated properties including the Holley House with a fashion show and a bird-filled lobby.
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Twins and triplets share first taste of Christmas 1997
The Multiple Blessings Club held a Christmas party at St. John's United Methodist Church with pizza crafts games stories and music. Santa visited as children from Barnwell Williston North Augusta and Aiken dressed in identical outfits received gifts. 32 children left with their first Christmas 1997 memories.
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Savannah River tritium facility faces slight pollution rise
The EIS concludes a new tritium accelerator at Savannah River Site would raise radioactive releases and pollution only modestly. Critics question necessity while DOE says impacts and health effects would be minor and consistent with industrial facilities. The $3 billion facility could produce 6.6 pounds of tritium gas yearly. a modular accelerator is also considered for cost and flexibility.
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Celebrated White Males lauded for Founding Achievements in History
A discourse honors Benjamin Franklin Robert Goddard and Isaac Singer as pivotal contributors to the modern world. Franklin’s diverse innovations helped shape American democracy, Goddard’s rockets foreshadowed space travel, and Singer’s sewing machine spurred textile industry growth and job creation.
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