Old Time Homecoming brings crowds to Aiken Market
The Aiken County Farmers Market celebrated over six decades of history with the Old Time Homecoming drawing shoppers and longtime sellers. Gloria Riley and Cassie Foley recalled decades of friendship and participation, while collectors displayed antique farm items. Coleen Reed noted the 1951 establishment and 1954 building dedication. Farmers shared recipes and revived memories as vendors sold produce and crafts. Local Master Gardeners answered gardening questions as visitors toured the Williams burg Street and Richland Avenue site.
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Aiken County
Gloria Riley
Riley
Cassie Mae Foley
John
Amzy Cramer
Mom
Foley
Jackie Stone
Stone
Charlie Dickerson
Dickerson
Coleen Reed
Reed
Betty Mullikin
Irv Magin
Aiken
A Greater Gift Sale Brings World Crafts to Aiken Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Aiken hosted the A Greater Gift Sale featuring international handicrafts from SERRY International. About 150 volunteers assisted as shoppers, including Frank and Kay Chew, praised the handcrafted items and Christmas gifts while proceeds support the church mission program and maker fair pricing.
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First Presbyterian Church of
Aiken
Frank
Kay Chew
Sal
Kay
Kathy Courtney
Courtney
Serry International
Beth Beckham
Jett
Jean Covington
Theft Reported At Richland Avenue Business
Aiken Public Safety logs a break in on Richland Avenue with a side door kicked open and a cash register missing from the counter. The register valued about 200 dollars was reported stolen Saturday afternoon. Dr. Iqbal Khan of MCG was named a consultant for the Reproductive Medicine Committee of the College of American Pathologists. He came to MCG in 1990 and has held multiple roles there. He begins a one year term January 1 and has long served with CAP inspectors and several professional societies.
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Richland Avenue
Aiken
Iqbal Khan
Medical College of Georgia
College of ‘American Pathologists
Dr. Khan
MCG
University of Illinois
Aiken Holi Day Camp brings holiday fun to winter break
The City of Aiken’s fifth annual Holi Day Camp runs December 19 to 22 and December 27 to 30 at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Registration opens Monday for 24 spots ages 5 to 12, cost $70. Activities include holiday games, crafts, cookies, Christmas films, and an ice skating trip to Augusta. Santa helpers lead age-specific activities while lunch is only provided on pizza party day. Call 642 7631 for details.
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Santa
Aiken
Weeks Center
Augusta
Hall
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Catherine Vanderift
Christa Tems
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