’Tis the Season blends science and holiday lore
Du Pont Planetarium hosts a program exploring winter solstice traditions from Saturnalia to Yule and a Hopi purification ritual. Darlene Smalley led demonstrations on stars and the Star of Bethlehem theory, with a family-friendly show continuing on several December dates. Admission ranges by group. Digistar Journey runs December dates with varied pricing. For reservations call 641-3769.
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Darlene Smalley
Ruth Patrick Science Educa
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Marcia Kalayjian
Marcia
Ruth Patrick
Science Education Center
USC Aiken
John Moore
Imoore
Aikenstandard.com
Displaced cat seeks permanent home this Christmas
Kitty Babe a 10 year old spayed female cat now at Aiken County Animal Shelter after owner’s death seeks a loving home. Described as quiet affectionate with white and gold fur, she has spent three months in shelter care and would thrive in a permanent family. Adoption contact Ben Baugh at (803) 643-1913 or bbaugh@aikenstandard.com.
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Sandy Larsen
Aiken County
Kitty
Aiken County Animal Shelter
Larsen
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard
TrueNorth aids Congo residents with solar radio project
TrueNorth Church plans a charity drive to fund solar powered handheld radios for Congo residents through Laban Ministries. Each $20 radio is pre tuned to the station frequency and will be distributed in the broadcast area. Donations can be mailed to True North Church in North Augusta with Congo radio noted on the for line.
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North Augusta High School
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TrueNorth Church
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Nancy Smith
Laban Ministries
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True North Church
West Ave
Congo
Bagel Tree Celebrates Troops at Best Bagels Deli
The Shallwanis run Best Bagels Deli in Aiken keeps a Bagel Tree each Christmas to honor troops in Iraq. Yellow ribbons on bagels and cinnamon sticks convey prayers and support. Gift baskets and over 20 bagel varieties are offered at 246 East Gate Drive with phone 649-2838.
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Faiz Shallwani
Best Bagels Deli
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Kurt Hammond
Iraq
101St Airborne Division
Hammond
Fort Campbell
East Gate Drive
Publix Shopping Center
Stolen 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Linked to Conifer Drive Theft
A blue 1985 two door Cadillac Eldorado with no license was stolen Wednesday from a Conifer Drive residence. Two black men, one 30 to 40 and six feet, 175 pounds with glasses, the other 40 to 50 and five seven, 175 pounds in a black jacket and knit cap, allegedly drove it to an auto parts store for oil and transmission fluid. Also reported: video game items worth about 450 dollars stolen from Hugh Street. Augusta couple jailed Monday after Altamaha Drive incident with marijuana and crack cocaine charges. Malicious damage to real property on Buena Vista Avenue December 3 caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Prowler reported at Aldrich Street. suspect fled, fence jumped. Counterfeit one hundred dollar bill found at Silver Bluff Road credit union. origin unclear.
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Conifer Drive
Kathy Rawls Named State RC&D Chair For 2-Year Term
Kathy Rawls was named to a two year term as state chairperson of the South Carolina Resources Conservation and Development Council. She chairs the Edisto Savannah RC&D serving Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. Rawls, from Monetta, also represents District 7 on the Aiken County Council.
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South Carolina Resources Conservation and Development Council
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Aiken
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Rc&ds
Breakfast with Santa Canceled by City in Aiken
The City of Aiken Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism canceled Breakfast with Santa for Saturday due to low enrollment. Program supervisor Lisa Hall said enrollment was too low and closed on Wednesday.
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Holiday Decor Photos Show Colorful Seasonal Homes
A selection of vivid pictures highlights interesting and festive houses decorated for the holidays. The feature notes that the Aiken SPCA faces resource limits as it continues animal care efforts, with a Sunday News glimpse at Christmas gifts and the 12 Days of Christmas clothing gift feature.
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Aiken Spca
Aiken Charity Highlighted as December Trait
December character trait for Aiken is Generosity. Lottery results released include Pick 3 Midday 3 4 3, Pick 4 Midday 7 3 8 9, Pick 3 Evening 6 2 8, Pick 4 Evening 3 4 2 1, and Carolina Five 17 8 35 15 3.
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Carolina
Lottery Day Results Report for Aria District
Daily draw results from HP ARIA include Cash 3 Midday 3 6 7 Cash 4 Midday 4 4 9 1 Cash 3 Evening 8 8 6 Cash 4 Evening 7 1 3 2 Fantasy 5 35 9 25 28 4 Mega Millions 16 34 38 42 47 Mega Ball 1 posted for reference and no further context provided.
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Aiken Standard Billing and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides contact for Scott B. Hunter at 648-2311 ext 203. It outlines newsroom extensions, weekend carrier rates, and subscription payment policies including mail and internet options and cancellation procedures.
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