Edisto canoe rentals return at Aiken State Park
Water levels on the Edisto River have risen after recent showers allowing the return of canoe trips at Aiken State Park. Park manager Jerry Henshaw says rentals will resume with six new canoes and life jackets, best confirmed by calling 803 649 2857 before visiting.
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Aiken State Park Rebrands as Aiken State Natural Area
Aiken State Park will be renamed Aiken State Natural Area and signs will mark the change. The 1067 acre site runs along the Edisto River, described by Park Manager Jerry Henshaw as the longest free flowing blackwater river in the United States.
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MOX forums slated for this week
NRC schedules two local public meetings this week to discuss the proposed MOX fuel fabrication facility at Savannah River Site. Meetings cover facility characteristics licensing process and public participation with Q A sessions. First session today 7 to 10 pm at USC Capstone Center Campus Room 900 Barnwell St. second session Thursday 7 to 10 pm at North Augusta Community Center 495 Brookside Dr.
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University of South Carolina Capstone Conference Center
Barnwell St
Jump ropers shine at world championships in New York
Joy Holman coaches The Wagener Forces double Dutch team from Busbee Elementary. They finished second in both singles and doubles in the college division at the Double Dutch World Championships, among six to seven teams. Marquita Davis placed fifth in the third grade division for Little Ebony Junior Force. Holman notes 24 teams competed with 20 finishing in the top five and multiple champions across divisions.
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Busbee
New York
Marquita Davis
Marquita
Little Ebony
Downtown Aiken to Host Aiken's Makin' Craft Fair
Downtown Aiken will host Aiken's Makin' on Sept 89 with 250 craft vendors and more food options. Food vendors and entertainment will move to Newberry Street. Applications were submitted in April.
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Dog Day Afternoon Celebrations In Downtown Aiken
Merchants in downtown Aiken extend hours until 8 p.m. on Friday to mark Dog Day in Downtown Aiken. Nine businesses participate, marked by tiki torches, including the Arnold Gallery and Plum Pudding and Tea Garden Gifts. For details call 649 2221.
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Artists’ Parlor
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Curiosity Shop
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