Community helps dedicate new home for Nickerson family
Julie Smith and Calvin praise neighbors who built a Christmas gift home. Sharon Nickerson arrives at the second dedication amid cheering and tears as she receives Bible and keys. Her children Dwayne Brandy and Jamie share the moment with quilted keepsake from St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.
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Thomas Smith
Sharon Nickerson
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Habitat For Humanity
Julie Smith
Mrs. Smith
Calvin
Dwayne
Brandy
Jamie
Holiday shopping pushes retailers as weekend sales rise
Shoppers flock to stores like Sears Roebuck and Co and J C Penney with early weekend discounts. Lord & Taylor boosts traffic with half off deals while analysts warn sales must rise significantly next week to salvage the season. Executives say final push needed as Hanukkah starts Dec 23 and nine days remain before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck & Co
J.C. Penney
Lord & Taylor
Ken Volk
Simon DeBartolo
John Konarski
International Council of Shopping Centers
New York
Percy Thornber
New Orleans
Christina
Aiken parade honors diverse winners in December display
The Augusta Highlands Band won first in the miscellaneous category while Aiken Historic Tours featuring McGruff and Sparky took second. Brian d'Entremont on stilts led a wilderness float, and Santa greeted crowds from the Aiken Public Safety ladder truck. Other winners included Bath Woodwork, Rural Metro Ambulance, Aiken Motorcycle Sales, Oakwood Windsor, and Northside Midget Bears. Trophy pickup set for next Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Augusta Highlands Band
Brian d’Entremont
Aiken
McGruff the
Crime Dog
Sparky
Santa
Aiken Public Safety
Bath Woodwork
Multiple Blessings Club
Rural/Metro Ambulance
Aiken Motorcycle Sales
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School
Northside Midget Bears
Let-singer Known For Jackson Fire Department Service
In Jackson she is valued by the Fire Department and First Responders for readiness in emergencies. She cares for her 23 month old niece at home and stays connected to the fire scanner. Her free time finds her crafting ceramics and attending First Baptist Church.
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Jackson
Ms. Letsinger
First Baptist Church
Clemson minority freshmen rise but remain below 1989
Clemson University reports an increase in black freshmen for the current year, with the minority freshman class 27 percent larger than last year. Despite the growth, Clemson’s black freshman numbers are still lower than in 1989, and roughly 8 percent of students are minorities. The University of South Carolina’s minority student share is about 15 percent.
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Clemson
Clemson University
University of South Carolina
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Ms. Nickerson
Aiken Standard
Eam Eee
Mathis Farms
Carl Weeder
JOE B. Babb & Co., Inc
Chesterfield St
BN Se Ee Ccu
Ruma
Pine Log Road
Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds
From
Home Equity Lines
FDIC
North Augusta
George Ave
Melvin Jerry
Mgr
Richland Ave
S.C
REM Music
Gibson
Ners
Kawai
Esa
Eyboare
DMR
Silver Bluff Rd
Vas
Strom & Young Attorneys AT Law
Pete Strom
Tom Young, Jr
Tom
Aiken & Throughout
Hampton Street
Columbia SC
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