Free tax help offered by AARP to Aiken residents
AARP will again provide free tax assistance to Aiken County residents. Fifteen trained volunteers, certified by the Internal Revenue Service, will help with filing by mail or electronically. Locations include Aiken County Public Library, First Baptist Church of Clearwater, and Nancy Carson Library in North Augusta, with appointments offered via each site’s contact number.
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American Association of Retired Persons
Aiken
AARP
Leonora Myers
Internal Revenue
North Augusta
Nancy Carson
Relay for Life Prep for Fourth North Augusta Event
On February fifth volunteers begin preparations for the North Augusta Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society slated for May 18 into May 19 starting at 7 p.m. The 12 hour event features a Cancer Survivor's Lap and a Caregiver's Lap, plus games, food and entertainment. Teams of eight to twelve raise funds and honor those who battled cancer. A kickoff meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the North Augusta Community Center.
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North Augusta
American Cancer Society
Relay For
Aiken
Janie Toole
Foxglove Flowers
Fort Augusta
Relay For Life
State SAT championships prep across area high schools
Area students refine SAT skills for regional and state finals. The regional contests occur Feb 17 with state finals on March 14. WE's Michael McCarty earned regional honors, Silver Bluff High posted a strong team showing, and SAHS Danielle Davison led top regional scores. Participation is voluntary under the South Carolina High School League.
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Williston-Elko High
Michael
McCarty
Silver Bluff High
South Aikicn High
SAHS
Danielle Davidion
S.C. High School League
South Carolina
Aiken County
Sixth Annual Triple Crown Golf Classic at Woodside
The sixth annual Triple Crown Golf Classic will be held Monday March 26 at Woodside Golf Course with lunch at 11 am and a 12 30 pm shotgun start. Paul Davis of WRDW Channel 23 will emcee the awards, heavy hors d oeuvres served. Entry fees 100 per player or 400 per foursome, two flights, prizes including a car, and proceeds to American Red Cross Helping Hands and Trie Development Center. Entries due March 21, contact agencies or call 641 52.
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Woodside Golf Course
Paul Davis
Wrdw Channel 23
American Red Cross
Helping Hands
Trie Development Center
Military briefs highlight two sailors returning from six month deployments
Alexander from North Augusta finished six months with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp Lejeune after Marine training in Marion Alabama. Stephen Foster of Aiken completed a six month Mediterranean Sea deployment aboard the aircraft carrier SS George Washington, with Norfolk Virginia as home port. Foster is a 1992 graduate of South Africa High School and joined the Navy in April 1998.
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Alexander
Debbye B
Benny B. Alexander
North Augusta
Mediterranean Sea
Arabian Gulf
26Th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Marion Military Institute
Marion
Ala
Marion Corps
Savai Retty Ambher Vecona
Stephen B. Foster
Stephen G. Foster
Aiken
George Washington
Norfolk
South Airica High School
Navy
Intersection Repair Closes The Alley And Bee Lane
The City of Aiken Public Works Department will repair pavers at the intersection of The Alley and Bee Lane, closing the area from Monday February 5 to Wednesday February 7. Deliveries should be made before 11 a.m. and after 2 p.m. to reduce traffic risk. no through traffic will be allowed during the closure.
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