First Exotic Car Festival comes to Aiken this year
The Exotic Car Festival in downtown Aiken on Oct 30 features Ferrari, Jaguar, Lambert, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Alfa Romeo. It benefits the Friends of the Aiken Railroad Depot, funds redevelopment of the 1898 depot, and draws about 120 cars with prizes, amid racing day crowds and museum plans.
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Retiring educators bid farewell at district dinner
The Aiken County School District honored retiring teachers and staff at its annual dinner sponsored by Security Federal Bank. Among those leaving are Kathy Brown, Kathy Carlyle, Iscilla Hammett, Sharon Johnson, Merilyn Smith, and Beverly Underwood. Johnson and others reflected on long careers shaping students. Connie Bryant retires after 28 years, recalling a sweet class and daily memories.
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Art After Hours wraps up season in Aiken
Doug Rabold founder of Art After Hours reports nine months of downtown gallery walks drawing regional visitors from Augusta and Columbia. The event featured three art related businesses, three galleries, two nonprofits and eight studio artists with 35 exhibitions and a Watercolor Society show. Next season plans include June meeting for tweaks to boost credibility and future sales.
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A Taste of Downtown Aiken Walking Tour Returns
The seventh annual Aiken Downtown Development Association fundraiser changes to a shirt worn tour, featuring 15 participating businesses including Davor's Cafe and Hotel Aiken Vino Veritas. Maps let attendees visit in any order, tickets are 15 in advance or 20 at the door, with proceeds supporting downtown Aiken projects.
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Fund-raiser kickoff for Center for African American History project
Supporters announce a news conference and rallies to back the Center for African American History Art and Culture. The plan includes buying and restoring the Immanuel Institute on York Street near Richland Avenue to host workshops seminars performances and high tech exhibits. The adjacent lot would become a parking area and greenspace for summer art displays. Contact Rev. Doug Slaughter at 644-3994.
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Car wheel separations spark Warrenville crash and crack arrest
A Warrenville accident Friday involved a car front wheel detaching and the brake drum scraping the asphalt. Damage was estimated at 2000 dollars. A subject was arrested for possession of crack after a routine traffic stop.
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Behind the scenes at the Aiken Playhouse volunteers
Sunday Focus profiles the volunteers who work behind the scenes at the Aiken Playhouse. The piece highlights their roles from stage crew to costume and lighting, and explains how their contributions keep productions running smoothly.
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City of Aiken May Theme Attentiveness
Aiken announces May character trait Attentiveness for the month. Lottery results list Midday Pick 3 7 8 9 and 4 8 9 6 and Evening Pick 3 5 4 7 and 4 6 1 2.
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