Graniteville history timeline spans 150 years in local talk
Graniteville resident Jean Clark Boyd presented a 150 year timeline at the Aiken-Barnwell Genealogical Society meeting. She traces events from 1845 charter of Graniteville Manufacturing to 1996 sale, noting disease, floods and war losses, church and school growth, and the fading village landscape.
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Childhood Computer Sparks Awe and Frustration
Arthur Ross recalls a Commodore 64 hooked to a television and the thrill of it despite programs never working. Roger Vanoverstraeten notes a 1991 Persian Gulf return announced on Christmas Eve, with the actual return in April.
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Best Christmas Presents Shared by South Carolina Residents
Quotations reveal diverse gifts from a fast blue bike with stickers to a Dirty Dancing video and an Easy Bake Oven. Aiken and Florence residents describe joy, theft, and family milestones as meaningful holiday moments.
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Devon Spruill
Aiken
Ryan Harrell
Carolyn Keith
Florence
Burglary and theft reports across New Ellenton and area
Police blotter records multiple incidents including a Magnolia Street burglary in New Ellenton with $290 loss and no forced entry, a Jackson Street theft of a TV and $2, shoplifting of four CDs valued at $100, and various other incidents such as a battery during a hit and run, counterfeit money, vandalism, and a mugging on Crestlynn Drive with a $162 loss.
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Fire investigators probe cause of Camp Gravatt hall blaze
Law enforcement sifts through rubble at Cullum Hall after a Saturday fire at Camp Gravatt in Monetta. Investigators from Aiken County and SLED inspect for accelerants and arson links as labs test samples. No injuries reported and multiple agencies assisted.
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Sites and Sounds Friday Preview Sparks Buzz
The 2026 Sites and Sounds Friday lineup draws attention with new acts and returning favorites. Organizers say this year emphasizes diverse performances, interactive experiences, and citywide engagement across multiple venues.
Promises, Promises New Year Resolutions Take Root
Sunday Morning surveys common resolutions people set each year. The piece notes aims like healthier living, weight loss, financial goals, productivity, and personal growth, highlighting cultural trends and public commitment to self improvement.
Aiken's December Trait Compassion Highlighted
December focus for Aiken centers on compassion. Lottery results include Pick 3 Evening 3 0 1 and Pick 4 Evening 3 1 8 3 while Cash 3 Evening 5 6 9 and Cash 4 Evening 7 9 1 6 are also listed plus Fantasy 5 and Change Game codes.
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Publisher's contact listing for Aiken Standard
Local news extensions 218 features 218 sports 220. Publisher Scott B. Hunter reachable at 648-2311 ext 203. Email shunter aikenstandard.com.
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