Reid's founder says store will live on in BI LO transition
Reid's founder Reid Boylston says the 14 Reid's and BI LO stores in Aiken County will convert to a Hometown BI-LO name while retaining Reid's meat and deli. The change follows Reid's 40 plus years in Barnwell with a 1972 start and a 1998 sale to Wal-Mart and Food Lion, now part of BI LO Holdings.
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Eight laid to rest at Aiken County pauper burial service
Eight residents were laid to rest in Graniteville Cemetery during Friday’s pauper burial ceremony organized by the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. Cremated remains were interred after volunteers donated headstones urns and flowers. relatives shared memories as Rev Reilly Hammond spoke and bagpipe music played.
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Joyce Smith
Smith
Lester Thompson
Graniteville
Reilly Hammond
Teddy Kalmala
Richard Sharp
Area Deaths and Funerals in Aiken and Graniteville
Area obituaries list Willie Mae Brown Aiken Mae R Harrelson North Augusta and Kim Walker Williams Graniteville with notices of deaths and funeral details in this regional column.
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Willie Mae Brown
Aiken
Mae R. Harrelson
North Augusta
Kim Walker Williams
Graniteville
Weather Brief: Partly Cloudy Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with a high near 88 and a low around 63. Five day outlook shows dry skies with mild warming trends and limited precipitation chances. Winds light to moderate. Temperatures remain in the upper 80s to mid 60s across the period.
Inside Today Book gives insight on Carolina plants
A column review notes a new book on Carolina flora offering practical insight for gardeners. It highlights plant varieties, regional adaptability, and tips for growing native species in home landscapes.
Aiken City Council Holds Rare Closed Executive Session
The Aiken City Council met behind closed doors for three hours in a rare special meeting to discuss employee matters. Only council members attended, with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh leading. Steve Homoki was absent. No details were disclosed despite inquiries.
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Gary Smith
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Fred Cavanaugh
Steve Homoki
Breakdown of 2014 election candidates before polls
A pre election overview lists candidates running in 2014 races. The piece outlines prominent contenders, party filings, and key race dynamics as voters prepare to cast ballots on election day.
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