Community events and meetings in Aiken and surrounding areas
A weekly roundup lists Monday through Thursday gatherings. Events include Going Up and Murder at Morose Place at Eden Gardens and Croft House, Aiken County First Steps at the public library, a recycled art sale at Aiken Center for the Arts, a Small Basin keeping course at the University of Georgia Outreach Center in Augusta, and New Ellenton Public Works commission meeting. Also noted are Aiken Area Council on Aging seminar, a Starting Your Own Business course, CSRA Coin Club meeting at the Aiken County Library, and Sons of Confederate Veterans at Bobby’s Barbecue Warrenville. Contact numbers provided for each item.
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Morose Place
Eden Gardens
Croft House
University of Georgia
Augusta
Small Business Success
Croft House Holiday Pecan Walnut Sale Opens
The Croft House at 356 York St NE is taking orders for its annual holiday sale through Nov 10. Pecan halves $5.65 per lb, medium pieces $5.45, English walnut $4.20, large black walnut $5.99. cash payment only, order confirmed by call. Proceeds benefit the Croft House Resident Fund. Also notes HM Recycled Art Sale at Aiken Center for the Arts on Nov 6 8 10 with consignments and center contact 641-9094.
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Croft House
Atwell
York St. NE
Aiken Center For the Arts
Public review of textbooks proposed for South Carolina schools
Announcement invites public review of proposed instructional materials. Event at USC Aiken curriculum lab room 238. To receive upcoming events, send details to Aiken Standard events, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or fax 803 648 6052 or call 803 648 2311.
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South Carolina
USC Aiken
State Board of Education
Aiken
S.C
Aiken County tackles looming principal shortage
The district faces retirement waves among 37 principals over five to 10 years amid South Carolina teaching shortages. Officials push apprenticeships, training, and salary reforms to attract and promote administrators. Teachers like Kathy Freeman pursue administration while leaders praise progression programs and district stability.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Marion Gary
George Rogers
Kennedy “Middle School
Kathy Freeman
New Ellenton Middle
Florida
Sheneque Jackson
Freeman
Local crime roundup includes vandalism and theft across multiple towns
Wagoner Sun Bonnet Lane saw a vandalism incident with about 200 dollars in window damage during the Wednesday-Thursday overnight. A Gregg Street residence in Graniteville reported a 10 000 dollar motorcycle stolen the same window. Bath Eden Drive saw a Wednesday theft of 750 dollars in household goods, with two pet birds allegedly killed by furniture polish inside the home. A 17-year-old boy and a younger girl were arrested for shoplifting about 315 dollars in clothes on Whiskey Road Tuesday. A Ridge Spring resident reported a 1991 Ford Ranger stolen Wednesday night from Cook s Bridge Road. A 1996 Suzuki motorcycle valued at 2000 dollars was stolen from a Granitevill e Bettis Academy Road residence Wednesday. Tools worth 950 dollars were taken from a Wayland Street Langley home between Oct 26 and Tuesday. Two mixed breed puppies valued at 250 each were stolen from a kennel on Andrews Circle near Cedar Creek overnight. Georgia Lottery results included Cash 3 6 5 4 Cash 4 5 1 1 3 Fantasy 5 15 24 28 29 33.
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Eden Drive
Bath
Unclaimed pension funds alert and stitchin belles meet schedule
South Carolina Retirement System urges former state workers to check for unclaimed funds via contact Fain Cravens or SCRS website. Money may be cashed, rolled into an IRA or 401k, but taxes and penalties apply. Stitchin Belles chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets the third Monday monthly at the Aiken County Library from 10 15 a m to 12 15 p m with 35 annual dues. contact Linda Levitt at 612 4796 for details.
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Conner
Aiken County
George Rogers
Aiken
South Carolina
Fain Cravens
Columbia
SCRS
State
Stitchin’ Belles
Library ‘Alken
City of Character November Trait Initiative
The City of Character November trait focuses on Initiative. Community members are encouraged to identify opportunities, take proactive steps, and address needs without waiting for instruction. Participants submit examples of self starting projects to demonstrate this value.
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Allen Standard ME AIKEN STANDARD notices and rates
The Aken Standard announces delivery details and service changes. It lists mail rates and subscriptions, customer service hours, and instructions for delivery problems. The fragmented text specifies postmaster contacts, box addresses, and weekend delivery expectations.
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Sony
Aken
P.O
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Aiken County First Steps
Aiken County Public Library
Chesterfield Street
Ess
New Ellenton Commission of Public Works
Aiken Area
Council On Aging
Morgan St
Stephen James Csra
Coin Club
Aiken County Library
B.G. Barnard E. Bee
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Bobby
Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville
S.C. Schools
County School District
Mus Nuvi Staff Wite
Board of Education
Eldridge
Kennedy Middle School
Julie Revelle
Jamie Byrne
Rogers
Revelle
Byrne
Michele Conner
Sta
Rob Novt
Kennedy Middle
Princial
New Ellenton Middle School
Aixen County
Sheriff's Office
Wagoner
Sun Bonnet Lane
Gregg Street
Graniteville
Whiskey Road
Cook’s Bridge Road
Ridge Spring
Alcoholic Beverages
Bettis Academy Road
Wayland Street
Langley
Andrews Circle
Cedar Creek
Georgia Lottery
Fantasy
Allen Standard
Val News
Scott B. Hunter
Ye County
Sianen Stancard- Prm
Wen
Srelaion
Servce
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