Graduation ceremony slated for tonight at Aiken Tech College
Aiken Technical College hosts Spring Commencement at 7 p.m. in the Student Center with 293 eligible for 443 degrees diplomas and certificates. Cathy B Novinger SCANA executive will deliver the address and Don Campbell will award ATC honors. Carriage driving event at Black Forest Farm open to public starting 9 a.m. Sunday with horse and carriage competition and courses.
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Aiken Technical College
Cathy B. Novinger
Scana Corporation
Ms. Novinger
South Carolina
Black Forest Farm
Aiken Driving Club
Aiken
Banks Mill Road
Banks Mill
Pine Log Roads
Shoplifter Threatens Clerks With Screwdriver Outside Lowe's
A 40-something Augusta man followed from Lowe's for theft was on the ground with employees in the parking lot when police arrived. He allegedly pushed a cart of items worth over 300 dollars past the register and threatened staff with a Phillips screwdriver before arrest for shoplifting and assault. A home on Abbeville Avenue West was burglarized through a living room window with money jewelry and baseball caps stolen. Vandalism occurred at Aiken Elementary School with spray painted dark side on multiple lights.
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Lowe's
Less Prevention
Whiskey Road
Augusta
Abbeville Avenue West
Aiken Elementary School
Midland Valley High School elects twin student leaders
Langley residents Hayward Jean and Howard Jean from the class of 2000 were elected student body president and vice president at Midland Valley High School. The twins will lead the student government next year.
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Midland Valley High School
Langley
Hayward Jean
Howard Jean
Correction notice on Hopeland Gardens concert rules
A correction in the Aiken Standard fixes Monday and Tuesday Hopeland Gardens concert details. Tuesday’s program will feature the South Aiken High School Sousa Band. Alcohol is prohibited at Hopeland Gardens. The paper regrets the error.
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Aiken Standard
Hopeland Gardens
South Aiken
College film crew shoots restaurant scene at Arris Grill
Nathan Allen and eight crew filmed six shots late Thursday at Arris Grill on Whiskey Road in Aiken for Courting Folly a 20-30 minute thesis film. Actors Tom Beckett Traci Dinwiddie and William Flaman star. production will move to Charleston for three days before post production.
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Nathan Allen
Nathan
Tom A. Beckett
Atlanta
Traci Dinwiddie
William Flaman
Wilmington
N.C
the Ark
CSRA
Allen
Stephen Fromkin
Boston University
Burnettown funds Best Friend Express transit aid
Burnettown votes to fund the Best Friend Express with 1000 dollars for fiscal year 2000, joining Aiken in supporting the regional public bus system. County Transit Manager Joe Ewing notes local matches unlock federal funds. The service runs Monday to Friday 6 am to 8 pm with fares 75 cents, 35 cents for seniors, and free for children under six.
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Aiken County
Best Friend Express
Burnettown
Joe Ewing
Aiken
New Ellenton
Aiken Mall
Ten years of home rule at Kalmia Landing marked by volunteers
Residents celebrated a decade of self management at Kalmia Landing, a planned community in Aiken. The story recalls the 1985 Kamia Landing development, its bankruptcy after US Shelter, and the quick rise under the homeowners association led by Jack Paulus. Joann Woodley remains the sole paid staffer.
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Kalmia Landing
Ronny Bolton
Kamia Landing
US. Shelter
Greenville
Aiken
US Shelter
Kalmia Landing Homeowners Association
Jack Paulus
Joann Woodley
Relay For Life event sparks hope in Aiken community
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life at Aiken High School runs 7 pm to 7 am with up to 30 teams. Activities include talent contests, running, walking and a Survivors Lap at 7:30 pm and a Luminary Service at 10 pm. Last year 40 survivors honored and over 4 000 luminaries lit. Contact Jonathan Mullane at (843) 723 618 for details.
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Relay For Life
Aiken
Aiken High School
American Cancer Society
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