Holiday shoppers battle traffic as stores brim with last minute gifts
Shoppers pack Southside stores for pre Christmas buys in a busy scene. Chris All of Aiken extols Friday as ideal to shop with friends at Target while William Werner of Target notes a strong season and a peak rush the Saturday before Christmas. Peggy Lott of Barnwell races to finish two remaining gifts before heading home as work delayed her plans.
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Chris All
Aiken
All
Target
William Werner
Christ
Werner
Peggy Lott
Barnwell
Lott
Day after Christmas sales delayed by Blue Laws in Aiken County
Retailers in Aiken County face delayed post holiday shopping as Blue Laws restrict openings before 1 30 p m on Sundays. The County Council declined a one day exemption and notes the county generates 246000 in accommodations taxes well short of the 900000 exemption threshold.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Pets Need Guidance For Healthier Christmas Treats
Aiken veterinarian Dr Holly Woltz warns against feeding pets human food claiming dogs and cats need different diets. Experts cite risks from excess fats and pancreatitis plus obesity as a national concern and urge pet owners to choose appropriate pet foods.
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Jane
Aiken
Holly Woltz
Woltz
Waltz
Cooler nights bring a mild Christmas forecast
National Weather Service says high pressure will build on Christmas day with partly cloudy skies and highs near 45. Ahead, temperatures rise to about 48 today with a 30 degree low expected on Christmas Eve as a warmer trend continues this week.
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Tim Hawks
National Weather Service
Hawks
Aiken
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Treasured words: a mother's letter finally delivered after decades
Dan Clayton, a 65 year old Savannah River Site retiree, received a birthday letter from his mother Bessie Clayton sent in 1959 but lost in transit. The four page note, filled with family, church and community news, arrived 45 years later, hauntingly recalling a life of hard work and devotion.
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Dan Clayton
Clayton
Savannah River
University of South Carolina
Bessie Clayton
Bamberg
Don Knight
Florence
Knight
Don
Zelda
Sammy
Rob Novit
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