Upcoming Events near Aiken area clubs and meetings
A crowded events list includes Senior Men's Club noon meeting at Houndslake Country Club with Dick Spamburgh contact 642.2874. Cumberland Village presents Robert Burns event at 3 p.m. in Columbia. Burger Night at VFW Post 10601 Hudson Road near USC Aiken with 649.5781. Aiken Chorn Society spring concert at St Mary Help of Christians Church 7:30 p.m. Area 2 and Area 4 advisory council meetings at respective offices 6:30 p.m and 6 p.m. Washington Center for the Performing Arts hosts 8-year-old entrepreneur Michel. Vietnam plaque dedication at Masonic Shopping Center Graniteville p.m. Memorial Day Parade downtown Aiken 1 p.m. Marine Corps League Memorial Day service 6 p.m. at WEW Post 5877 Highway 19. Submit announcements to Aiken Standard events by mail or newsroom call.
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Aiken
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Aiken Public Works schedules memo day changes May 27
Public Works adjusts garbage and recycling pickup for Memorial Day with Tuesday collection on May 27. Residents may call 642-7613 with questions. Graniteville hosts Vietnam plaque dedication at 3 pm at the Masonic Shopping Center, listing local honorees. The Aiken Christian Women's Club brunch is May 27 at Woodside Plantation Country Club with Tom Abbott and Ellen Sells as speakers. Reservations by May 23. New Ellenton Public Works meets Tuesday at 7 pm at 100 South Main Street.
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City of Characte Aiken Boldness May Trait
The city adopts Boldness as its character trait for May, highlighting civic pride and community initiatives. Local leaders urge residents to display bold, proactive engagement in projects, events, and volunteer efforts throughout the month.
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Aiken
Lottery results from South Carolina and Georgia Tuesday
South Carolina Pick 3 7 3 2 Pick 4 6 2 8 6 Carolina 5 1 9 8 27 6 Georgia Cash 4 Evening 1 6 3 Fantasy 5 18 22 6 33 39 Game numbers 7 5 6 4 and game X5-8-7.0-5.
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Home-schooled student earns Naval Academy appointment
Ryan Nickell of Aiken, home-schooled with his siblings since kindergarten, earned an appointment to the US Naval Academy aided by his parents Charles and Dana Nickell and local support. He began college courses at 15, earned 34 credits, and was recommended by political figures. He aims to become a naval officer and nuclear engineer, while his brothers pursue Christian ministry and music.
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Aiken
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Portraits of the Past call for historic Aiken County photos
Readers invited to share old images documenting Aiken County faces and places. Kimber Kirkey coordinates submissions at 648-2311 and 212 FReaders may wait up to 90 days for a picture to appear.
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Aiken County
Kimber Kirkey
Freeaders
Local students lauded at college awards and graduations
Sutstanding students at Jumaia College were recognized at the awards ceremony with honors from academic departments. Amanda Anderson and Karen Engle received multiple honors in communications and overall achievement. Limestone College graduates Linda DiVecchia, Amani Peterson, and others listed. Aileen Maddox earned a master of divinity at Emory on May 12.
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Aiken
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Melanie Savage
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Monetta
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Riker
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Montmorenci
Jeanette Saxon
North Augusta
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Cor Ree Spring
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
South Carolina State University
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