Salvation Army Aiken relies on holiday gifts and year-end donations
The Salvation Army of Aiken plans to boost fundraising in October through December, as Capt. David Phelps notes the final quarter can supply a large portion of yearly income. The Red Kettle Campaign and mail appeals drive gifts of money, toys, and food to needy families for Christmas, with about half the annual funds tied to the year end period.
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City of Aiken Holiday Closures Announced
City offices will close at noon on Wednesday December 24 for Christmas and reopen 8:10 a.m. Monday December 29. New Year’s Day closures on January 1 with reopening January 2. Offices close January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance.
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Holiday Trash Schedule Delays Start For Christmas And New Year
Garbage and recycling routes delayed one day for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Holiday rule: if the holiday falls Monday through Thursday, collection moves one day later from the holiday onward. Some weeks shift other days accordingly.
Area Deaths in Aiken and Georgia Obituaries
Area obituaries list Bea Kuhkle Doris A Moore Edwin Loadholt Platts Marie Ann Collins Thelma Green Hickson Smalls from Aiken Ridge Spring Riverdale Georgia and notices of deaths and funerals at 6A.
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Safety tips for last minute Christmas shoppers in Aiken
Police urge patience and caution as shoppers flood malls and stores. The Aiken Department of Public Safety reports higher traffic on Whiskey Road and Richland Avenue and asks drivers to plan extra time, stay attentive, avoid distractions, and not display cash or jewelry to deter theft.
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Gas prices fall across South Carolina and Aiken
GasBuddy reports SC averages drop to 2.19 per gallon, with local prices as low as 2.02 to 2.08 at Enmark in Aiken. Residents welcome the savings ahead of holidays as analysts warn a slower decline may come with oil prices mid fifties per barrel.
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Random Acts of Kindness Shared by Aiken Readers
Readers are invited to share stories of random acts of kindness from this and last Christmas season. Contact reporter Derrek Asberry at 803-644-2381 or dasberry@aikenstandard.com, or reach him on Twitter as DerrekAsberry.
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