Aiken Camellia Show Returns for 51st Annual Event
The Aiken Camellia Society hosts its 51st annual show at the Aiken Mall this weekend. Lee Poe expects 25 to 30 participants with 500 to 800 blooms, viewing hours Saturday 3 to 8 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Entries judged Saturday 8 to 10:30 am. Ikebana and bonsai experts appear Saturday and Sunday, adding salon attractions.
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Aiken Camellia Show Highlights Varied Classes
The Aiken Camellia Show will feature classes for open camellias including camel lias, greenhouse entrants, and reticulate lutea cousin categories. Competitors enter three plant collections and camellias in size divisions such as miniatures while Poe notes ongoing efforts to attract new growers. Contact Rob Novit at rmovit aikenstandard.com.
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Liberty Fellowship seeks 20 South Carolina leaders
Liberty Fellowship calls for nominations for a two year leadership program for young professionals ages 25 to 45. A partnership of Liberty Corporation Wofford College and The Aspen Institute the program aims to nurture future state leaders through four seminars and a community project. Nominees must be willing to participate at no cost and be selected from business government law or medicine with community involvement.
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Holmes fans deliver mystery birthday to middle school
Dr. Robert and Myrtle Robinson of Columbia visited area elementary and middle schools to present inscribed copies of The Hound of the Baskervilles for North Augusta Middle School. Holmes themed gifts included a letter in Holmes' hand and a Doyle biography.
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Winter Colony of Aiken lecture series planned
The Aiken County Historical Museum and The Academy for Lifelong Learning at USC Aiken present a four week series on The Winter Colony of Aiken. Sessions run Tuesdays at 10 a.m. January 20 27 February 3 and 10 at the museum on Newberry St South Boundary. Fee 20 dollars includes a one year Friends of Aiken County Museum membership. Call 641 3288 for details. To register mail a check to Jean Haynes USCA Continuing Education 471 University Parkway 29801.
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Beech Island Woman Admits False Carjacking Claim
A Beech Island woman confessed Wednesday that her carjacking report was false. Police say she loaned a friend's car intoxicated to a man who used it to buy drugs and fled. a warrant for filing a false report will be sought. Separately, Aiken police hunt for Troy Lee Mathis on kidnapping and assault charges after a woman reported being forced to have sex in a car. Mathis is considered dangerous. tips to 642-7620. The Aiken County Planning Commission rejected a RC single family zoning revision but approved several subdivision plats and tabled Cedar Creek Church project pending a traffic study.
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Aiken Police Blotter Reports Stolen Lawn Mower and Vehicle
Police logged several incidents including a $300 lawn mower missing from a Southbank Drive home and a $70 CD player stolen from a vehicle at a Southside restaurant. A forged $95 check and a $75 check were returned, and a burglary on South Boundary led to a chase and an empty car found on Lyon Drive.
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Jackson Town Tackles Challenges Ahead of Feb 3 Primary
In Aiken County South Carolina the Town of Jackson outlines key issues and preparations for the upcoming February 3 Democratic primary. Officials discuss municipal hurdles and needed improvements for residents and voters.
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Aiken Proclaims January Theme Persuasion
The City of Aiken selects Persuasion as its character trait for January, highlighting civic emphasis on influence and community dialogue among residents and officials.
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Lottery numbers drawn for Thursday
Pick 3 Midday 3 6 8 Pick 4 Midday 7 5 8 4 Pick 3 Evening 0 2 1 Pick 4 Evening 3 4 0 4
Georgia Lottery Draws Midday and Evening Results
The Georgia Lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 9 3 7 and Cash 4 Midday 3 4 9 7. Evening draws show Cash 3 7 7 3 and Cash 4 5 2 9 5. Fantasy 5 numbers are 7 28 11 9 36 with Change Game entries E 9 1 6 9 1 and E 9 9 1 3 X and X 3 4 3 0 H.
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