Aiken to Observe Annual National Day of Prayer
Hundreds from across Aiken will join millions nationwide in the 58th National Day of Prayer observance at Saint John's United Methodist Church. The event begins 6:30 PM with singing by the Home School Orchestra, followed by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh at 7 PM and a Marine Corps League color presentation. The theme is Let Freedom Ring from Leviticus 25:10.
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Cavanaugh
Saint John’s
Barbara Rollins
Marine Corps League
J.C. Lexow
Flexon
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Critics Say Standardized Tests Pressure Teachers And Students
A collection of Aiken residents voices concerns about standardized testing. Teachers worry about teaching to the test while students feel pressure and limited learning experiences. Some defend grades as indicators of ability.
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Robin Huitt
Aiken
Michelle King
Regional Chamber Orchestra to present spring concert in Aiken
Music students across three skill levels perform Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring Banana Nigerian folk song In Dreams from The Lord of the Rings and Beethoven Symphony No 6 in F major. The program marks growth from six to about 40 players as the Aiken Center for the Arts hosts the free concert 7 to 9 p.m. at Laurens Street venue.
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Arts Center
Ing Bach
Pizzicato
Tomlin
Laurens Street
the Center
Jeremy Schoolfield
Jschoolfield
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Tricycle Races Raise Funds for Aiken Kiwanis Youth Programs
The Aiken Kiwanis Club hosts Wednesday tricycle races at the H Odell Weeks Center for children ages 3 to 9. Registration starts at 3 pm with races around 4 pm to fund Terrific Kids and Key Club programs at area schools. sponsorships cost 20 to 40 dollars.
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Deidre Martin
Aiken
H. Odell
Tim Sutherland
Silver Bluff High School
Midland Valley High School
USC Aiken
Sutherland
Deidrem
Asca.edu
John Moore
Jmoore
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Theft spree hits multiple Aiken locations with tools and valuables
Police report a Tuesday theft on Osprey Pointe where 800 dollars of plywood were taken from an under construction home. Earlier, a Monday incident at a Waccamaw Drive residence saw a Webber gas grill and a Murray lawn mower stolen totaling 239 dollars. A white male suspect, aided by two accomplices in a bluish green Mazda, was described. two other burglaries occurred on Trimmier Place and Buena Vista Avenue with 20 and 100 dollars in damages plus 200 dollars in window damage. A prior April 10 burglary on Lucerne Avenue involved 325 dollars in power tools.
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Waccamaw Drive
Webber
Murray
South Carolina
Trimmier Place
Buena Vista Avenue
Lucerne Avenue
Summer movies from Spiderman to Harry Potter preview
A summer movie preview highlights Spiderman related titles and the new Harry Potter sequel. The article teases forthcoming releases and fan interest in major blockbusters for the season.
Aiken's May Attentiveness Highlighted
May's character trait for Aiken is attentiveness. Sunday's lottery results show Pick 3 Evening 5 3 8, Pick 4 Evening 0 9 0 0, Cash 3 Evening 7 4 2, Cash 4 Evening 4 6 3 7, Fantasy 5 4 9 23 24 29, Change Game entries show numbers 4 6 0 2 and 6 2 5 2 A and M 8 5 7 6.
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Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and EzPay Note
The notice lists the publisher's responsibility for all Aiken Standard departments. Contact Scott B. Hunter at 648 2311 extension 203 or via email shunter aikenstandard com. EzPay is referenced as part of the notice.
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