Dinner with Friends fundraiser shifts indoors on short notice
Organizers moved Dinner with Friends indoors due to a wet forecast after many sought to attend. About 600 guests were expected. the event featured a wedding theme with veils top hats and a faux cake. Funds support the Child Advocacy Center and Community Medical Clinic helping uninsured patients and abuse victims.
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Migrant youths face unequal education paths in Memphis area
The Shelby County Schools district directed minors like Jimon to an East Memphis adult program for GED and English study, while state actions shut those offerings. Advocates argue the move bars access to a true high school education, risking federal law violations and lasting educational dead ends.
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Aiken Convocation Center Hosts Grant and Big Names
Pete Davidson and the Oak Ridge Boys have performed at the Convocation Center in Aiken along with acts like Miranda Lambert and Kevin Hart. The 3,500-seat venue, managed by Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, boosts tourism and hosts USC Aiken basketball games and community events. Visitors from Columbia toured the area and praised the facility as a local treasure with future big-name plans.
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Underground utilities workshop sparks trees and storms debate
Klimm argues undergrounding offers reliability against storms and aesthetics while reducing tree cutting. The workshop at Aiken Municipal Building on Park Ave aims to assemble interest, form a working group, and report findings to City Council. Dede Biles reports for the Aiken Standard.
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