Portraits of the Past photo submissions invite locals
Aiken Standard seeks old photos documenting faces and places in Aiken County. Submit via pickup at the Aiken Standard office or download the PDF from the website. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. For questions call Kimberley Kirkey at 648-2311 ext 212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Aikenstandard.com
Rutland Drive
S.C
Kimberley Kirkey
P.O
Aikenstandard
Upcoming Events in Aiken and Surrounding Areas
A schedule of community activities includes a Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board meeting at 7 p.m. at 2748 Wagener Road Aiken, a summer camp for ages 5-12 at Smith Hazel Recreation Center, caregiving program at Cumberland Village, line and square dancing at Gregg Park Civic Center, and a trio of dog training and agility classes at Aiken SPCA. The Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, Aiken County Public Library events, tax association meeting, USSVI Aiken Base social, and more activities fill the week with contact numbers and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Savannah
Gregg Park Civic Center
Ruth Paxton
Call
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
Aiken Spca
Aiken County Taxpayers Association
Aiken County Council Chambers
Richland Ave
Mike Simons
Frances Bell
Ussvi Aiken Base
VFW Post 5877
Whiskey Road
Aiken Mall
New Ellenton
Grand Strand storm history shows shift from door to door evacuations to high rise planning
The article reviews how hurricane response evolved from Bellamy and firefighters waking residents door to door for Hazel in 1954 to today’s rapid alerts and stricter building codes along the Grand Strand. It notes 100000 residents and 400000 tourists at risk, Hugo’s 1989 damage, and modern preparedness reducing vulnerability despite growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Channel
Grand Strand
Georgetown
North Carolina Line
South Carolina
Bellamy
Hazel
Carolinas
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
New York
Canada
U.S
Charleston
North Myrtle Beach
John Smithson
Myrtle Beach
Mark Kruen
United States
Ocean Beach Drive
Ocean Drive
Highway Patrol
State Line
Ocean Drive Beach
C.B. Berry
Hurricane evacuation tips from Florida Division of Emergency Management
Evacuate if advised and follow local routes. Prepare by securing the home, boarding windows, bringing in objects, filling gas, and having cash. Notify family, arrange pet care, and identify safe shelter options within the county, noting shelters may lack comfort and pets acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mike Anderson
O.W. Ray
Aiken City
Cumberland Village
Judy Papler Williver
BSA
MSH
Kathy Crist
District 4
Dennis Blade
Ella Blade
Board of Disabilities
Vaucluse Road
China
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Berry
Alex
Hermine
Otto
Bonnie
Ivan
Paula
Charley
Jeanne
Richard
Danielle
Earl
Shary
Lisa
Tomas
Frances
Matthew
Virginie
Gaston
Nicole
Walter
Aiken Homestead
Heating & Air
North
Augusta
North Augusta Health Center
Hugh Street
Center For Primary Care
Family
da Rehab Health & Imaging Center
Hearing Aids
Aiken Medical Center
Plunkettheatcool.com
Plunkett
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