Vandervelde remembered at life celebration in Aiken
Isabel Vandervelde, an Aiken artist, author and actress, died March 27. A celebration of life was held Saturday at the Aiken County Historical Museum where friends sang, read poetry, danced and released balloons. She was married 60 years to Vance who preceded her in death. The event marked the anniversary of her performance as Bloody Mary in South Pacific.
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SRS contractor to restore land in D Area at Savannah River Site
The Savannah River Site plan clears 1.3 million cubic yards of coal ash from four basins in D Area. Ash will be moved to two containment mounds capped with dirt synthetic material and clay. Cleanup aims to eliminate river risks and create two grassy hills monitored long term. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Born Learning Kits to be installed in Aiken parks
United Way of Aiken County funds a city wide Born Learning Kit program in three sites H Odell Weeks Activities Center Smith Hazel Recreation Center and local library parks. Kits aim to boost early learning for preschool children with activities covering numbers letters colors and storytelling. Installation begins once kits arrive and is met with excitement from city officials and United Way leadership.
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