Aiken County approves contract extension and PSA fund use
The Aiken County Council held a special meeting to approve a three-year contract for County Administrator W. Scott Barnes and a 3 percent raise. They also authorized drawing from the Public Service Authority contingency to reimburse North Augusta 16540 for a sewer meter damage, with cautions from Councilman Toole. Holiday office closures and local notices follow.
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Aiken
W. Scott Barnes
County Public Service Authority
North Augusta
J. Michael
Mike) Toole
Toole
PSA
Gas prices surge at area pumps with higher marked ups
Gas prices at North Augusta area pumps jumped as much as 11 cents per gallon yesterday. Regular unleaded rose from 55.9 to 66.9 per gallon at several stations during the day.
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North Augusta
Christmas Memories From Horse Creek Valley Worker
Sadie Smith recalls hard times and festive spirit in Horse Creek Valley during the late 1920s and 1930s. She describes mill life at Clearwater, family routines, and the charity of fruit bags for children, while noting changes in the community over decades.
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Langley
Sadie Smith
Clearwater Pa
Clearwater
A Star Is Reborn In Warrenville
Warrenville celebrates the return of a four foot star atop Warren Mill after an eight year absence. Charles Simmons of Warren Dyeing and Beaming notes the plant reopened in 1985 following a 1982 closure by Graniteville Co. The star, a longtime Christmas symbol, was restored with input from Ernest Johnson and his son Edward, linking to mill history.
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Warrenville
Warren Mill
Charles Simmons
Warren Dyeing and Beaming
Graniteville Co
Graniteville Company
Simmons
Ernest Johnson
Johnson
Edward
Ed Jr
Warren
Luther
Ireland
Christ
Jesus
Peace on Earth Holiday Stress Tips from Therapist
A holiday stress piece quotes Rob Cantu of Aiken County Mental Health Center on managing family gatherings. He advises pacing, planning with flexibility, setting priorities, and open communication to reduce conflicts during Christmas visits and extended family time.
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Sue
Bob
Rob Cantu
Aiken County Mental Health Center
The
Waltons
Cantu
Getting Child To Bed Tonight No Easy Task
This article offers proven methods to calm children before bed on Christmas Eve. Teachers advocate relaxing routines, bedtime charts, storytelling, and age appropriate Santawelcome rituals while doctors urge realism about excitement and suggest quiet activities and a warm bath prior to sleep.
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Santa
Carole Carver
Stepping Stones School, Inc
Anne Barham
Barham
Carver
Francis J. DiBona
Santa Claus
DiBona
James R. Barham Jr
Mince Pies and Christmas Outlawed in Early America
A historical overview explains how Puritans banned Christmas in 1643 England and colonial laws in Massachusetts and New Haven forbade mince pies. Immigrants revived Christmas customs, Christian origins of the season, and traditions like the Christmas tree with legends of Winfrid Luther and the star guiding the Magi.
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England
New England
Massachusetts Bay
New Haven
Jesus Christ
Shepperds
America
Germany
Winfrid
Asulf
Thor
Christ
Martin Luther
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Aiken County
Sanitation Department
Aiken County Public Library
Aiken County Historical Museum
Edgefield
Edgefield County
U.S. Justice Department
County Board of Education
Johnston
Nathaniel Jackson
Odell Glover
George Smith
Saluda
Saluda County
William Earl Ross
Ross
Morris L. Davenport
Prevo
Pete) Rodgers
Rodgers
George Booth
Priscilla Boatwright
By Phil Jones
Bethlehem
Matthew
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