Run United returns to Aiken with record turnout
The 2016 Run United in Aiken drew over 500 runners and raised about 23000 for United Way of Aiken County. The April 29 event features 3 races at Newberry Street Festival Area with celebrities such as Devean George and Pardon Ndhlovu among participants. Scheduled start times are 730 a.m. for the half marathon 800 a.m. for the 5K and 830 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run.
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Riverside oyster roast boosts literacy for kindergartners
About 200 attendees filled Boeckh Park in North Augusta for Roasting on the River, the North Augusta Junior Women's League fundraiser that raised around 14000 to supply books to kindergartners. Organizer Anna Beth Harbeson highlighted literacy goals and consistent distributions each October January and April.
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Reconstructing Hawthorne documentary premieres in Aiken
Aiken Technical College will host a free premiere of Reconstructing Hawthorne in the amphitheater of building 700 with a 6 45 p m screening and a producer discussion led by George Wingard SRARP program coordinator at the University of South Carolina He will lead a post screening talk during Spirit Week organized by ATC to celebrate community history and reserve tickets via Eventbrite or by calling 803 508 7246.
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