Memorial Day keynote honors sacrifices at Horse Creek ceremony
Memorial Day at Horse Creek Veterans Park featured musician Mann of Augusta recounting family military service and losses. He played trumpet as attendees including Candice Barton and former Rep Roland Smith listened and reflected on those who served, with Arlington- Cemetery-linked family sacrifices highlighted.
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Grants to fight blight in Barnwell County
About a dozen decrepit Barnwell County homes and overgrown lots will get attention with grants from the South Carolina Regional Housing Authority. Blackville to receive 274,249 dollars and Williston 205,663 dollars to address blight. Mayor Mike Beasley and town leaders say the funds will enable property cleanups, improve neighborhoods, raise property values, and support future housing. Projects must finish within a year with up to 35,000 dollars per property for inspections asbestos abatement demolitions and lot cleanup.
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Aiken Civic Ballet to Perform at Hopelands Gardens
The Aiken Civic Ballet brings dance to Hopelands Gardens Monday at 7 p.m. in the 4th annual Summer Concert Series. Free, about one hour, presented by Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch with City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism. The company, founded by Carl Crosby over 35 years ago, is now led by Diane Toole Miller and known for varied performances in the CSRA.
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Aiken Civic Ballet at Hopelands Gardens Concert Series
Free summer concert featuring the Aiken Civic Ballet at Hopelands Gardens 135 Dupree Place with Nutcracker events at the Aiken County Historical Museum. Gates open 7 p.m. Monday. bring lawn chairs or blankets. alcohol and wine not allowed. inclement weather rescheduled to Gym 2 at H Odell Weeks Center.
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