Churches unite for first Operation Christmas Feast in Aiken
South Aiken Presbyterian and First Presbyterian Church organize a Christmas Day meal program at Whiskey Road social hall. About 700 meals planned with a goal of 1200 to serve elderly and needy families, fostering fellowship and community support.
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Diane Singer
Aiken
South Aiken
South Aikien Presbyterian Church
Whiskey Road
Singer
South Airica
Amy
Laura
Horsley
Bill
Gloria Driver
Good Hope Baptist Church
Andrea
Cynthia
Christmas Weather Outlook Delivers Sunshine After Rain
Aiken County residents face heavy rain with likely afternoon thunderstorms and possible hail. Meteorologist Paul Walker notes a cold front tonight could drop temperatures, ending rain by Christmas Eve and bringing sun on Wednesday with a high near 50 degrees.
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Ohio Valley
Central Plains
Aiken County
Paul Walker
Accuweather
Walker
Aiken
Holiday grim for merchants
New York retailers report sobering Christmas sales as heavy discounts fail to spark a late rush. Firms like J C Penney and Federated Department Stores see weaker final shopping week ahead, leaving merchants under pressure to attract last minute buyers.
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New York
J.C. Penney
Federated Department Stores
Ing
Jackpot dreams lure Aiken buyers for $300 million Powerball
Aiken residents queued at BP and other stores this week to buy Powerball tickets hoping to hit the $300 million jackpot. Shoppers paid a dollar or more as lottery fever spread in the town with no winner yet reported.
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Aiken
Highway 118
Saia
Inside 48 Bridge 68 Crossword 78 Dear Abby
The page lists a grid of sections including Bridge Crossword Dear Abby and a horoscope. Ania appears on page 1A signaling a feature or column placement. The layout suggests a traditional newspaper entertainment and puzzle hub for readers.
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Ania
Obituary notices list several local residents
Obituary notices from Aiken and surrounding areas include George R. Bishop Sr. Warrenvile Nathan P. Hutto Granitevile Emily C. Kaney Windsor Ethel P. Salisbury Aiken Mildred M. Scott Kenneth A. Walker Columba Thelma Wants Aken Sarah G. Wright Augusta Ruth Eliott and others reflecting a community bereavement roundup.
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George R. Bishop Sr. Warrenvile
Nathan P. Hutto Granitevile
Emily C. Kaney Windsor
Ethel P. Salisbury
Aiken
Mildred M. Scott
Warrenvile
Kenneth A. Walker
Columba Thelma Wants
Aken
Sarah G. Wright Augusta V. Ruth Eliott
Christmas Eve services planned across Aiken area churches
Aiken area churches announce Christmas Eve events including lessons and carols with communion at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Johnston 7 p.m. candlelight services at First Christian Silver Bluff 7:90 p.m. St James Lutheran 7 p.m. Solid Rock Baptist 7 p.m. St Mary Help Catholic multiple masses 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Eureka First Baptist 5:30 p.m. soloists Mike Anderson Sherri Knight refreshments. Millbrook Baptist 6 p.m. First Presbyterian 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. St Paul Lutheran 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. St John United Methodist 5 p.m. communion candle lighting and 11 p.m. candlelight service
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Johnston
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Silver Bluff Road
St. James Lutheran Church
Solid Rock Baptist Church
Powderhouse Road
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
St. Angela Hall
Eureka First Baptist Church
Mike Anderson
Sherri Knight
Millbrook Baptist Church
East Pine Log Road
First Presbyterian ‘Church
Laurens St
Barnwell Ave
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Trail Ridge Road
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Richland Ave
Newberry St
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Gaines Entrekin
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Anne D'Innocenzio
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Michael Fleming
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