Funeral director shapes final events to fit wishes
Anderson explains how funeral directors tailor services from viewing to cremation, noting traditions vary by region. He highlights options like cremation with a viewing and the role of planning ahead, along with incentives such as payment plans and the ministry nature of the work.
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Anderson
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George
Veterans Discounts Across Local Businesses
The notice lists multiple establishments offering military or veterans discounts. Family Dollar provides 10 percent off in-store purchases, Great Clips offers free haircuts at Eastgate Drive and Richland Avenue locations, and Krispy Kreme gives a free donut and small coffee. Other offers include Lowe’s 10 percent military discount, Publix 10 percent, and Red Lobster a free select appetizer. Some venues provide complimentary meals or services such as Outback and a free Bloomin Onion with beverage, plus additional savings for the year.
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Eastgate Drive
Richland Avenue
Tom Young
Hotel renovation hopes rise after emotional TV show
The hotel owner Peggy Penland faces renewed efforts after a televised segment featuring Melchiorri and staff, who aim to reposition the property and equip Penland with skills to continue running it. The show highlighted renovations, budget discipline, and the hotel’s strong online reviews despite its dated condition. Derrek Asberry, SRS beat reporter for the Aiken Standard, provides local context and credits.
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Melchiorri
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Holiday Market and Community Events in Aiken Area
The Junior League of Augusta hosts its fourth annual Holiday Market with gate hours Friday noon to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. tickets $7, children 12 and under free. Also upcoming meetings and fundraisers include SCS EA Aiken Barnwell Center event with Sen. Tom Young, the Out of the Darkness Walk at H Odell Weeks, and City of Aiken volunteers for Christmas in Hopelands December 13 15 18 20 21 22 26 27 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm with options for shifts. For details visit jlaugusta.org and outofthedarkness.org or contact organizers.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
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Genealogical Society to meet Sunday in Aiken
The Aiken Barnwell Genealogical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Aiken County Historical Museum on Newberry Street. Dr. Frank Roberson, author and retired educator, will discuss his book Where A Few Gather in My Name about Silver Bluff Baptist Church, one of America's oldest black Baptist congregations.
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Aiken Barnwell Genealogical Society
Aiken County
Newberry St
S.W
Frank Roberson
Silver Bluff Baptist Church
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