New Year tradition of black-eyed peas and greens at Auten’s
Southern staple dishes bring luck and prosperity as Auten’s Family Restaurant offers New Year’s Day lunch featuring collard greens black-eyed peas cornbread and ham. Manager Sharon Auten notes it’s an annual custom tied to Civil War lore and Sherman's march.
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Area Deaths Dollie Shackleford Stephens Langley Kelly
Obituary notice lists Dollie L Shackleford Stephens Langley Johnnie Marvin Kelly Monetta Lucinda Randolph Aiken Mary Louise Ellis Graniteville Susie Mortenson Aiken among area deaths and funerals.
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Weather Update Decreasing Clouds and Rain Likely
Weather forecast shows decreasing clouds with periods of rain. Expect a high near 59 degrees and a low around 40 as conditions easing over the next days. A five day outlook follows with continued unsettled periods and cooler nights.
Top 5 Local Stories Highlight Aiken Year
The countdown covers major events from Project Jackson plans on North Augusta’s riverfront to the Lakisha Thomas death. Widespread attention surrounds the Hitchcock Parkway widening and its fiscal and environmental concerns.
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Hitchcock Parkway
Aiken
Aiken County
S.C. Department of Transportation
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