New Red Cross hire sparks momentum in Aiken area
Derek Dugan begins a new role with the Red Cross Palmetto SC region on Oct 31 with 15 years of nonprofit work. Louise Welch Williams praises his community background and energy as he leads the Aiken chapter, with prior roles at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, Golden Harvest Food Bank, and current church involvement.
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Madrigal Dinner A Renaissance Yuletide Feast in Aiken
The Aiken Choral Society hosts a Renaissance style dinner and show at the Aiken County Historical Museum on Friday December 13 at 6 30 p m Tickets are 65 dollars with seating limited to 100 and the last day to purchase is December 9 Dinner by Whats Cookin includes Cornish hens green beans currants wild rice fruits and desserts Wine mead cash bar A second concert of the same music is set for Sunday December 15 at Cornerstone Baptist Church at 3 p m with tickets 20 dollars adults 12 students and free for children
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Madrigal Dinner A Renaissance Yuletide Feast
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a Madrigal Dinner on December 13 at 6 30 p m. Tickets are 65 dollars for adults and 65 dollars per person with youth pricing 12 and younger. Derrek Asberry is a beat reporter for the Aiken Standard.
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Tire Pressure and Travel Tips From DOE and AAA
The Department of Energy cites that 85 percent of drivers mischeck tire pressure and only 17 percent of cars have all four tires properly inflated, with potential 3.3 percent fuel savings when corrected. Local auto shops urge monitoring systems and regular checks, while AAA Carolinas offersRoute planning and safety reminders for road trips and air travelers.
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Aiken Youth Wing performs Tale of Two Cities adaptation
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing presents A Tale of Two Cities adapted by Craig Sodaro at the URS Center for the Performing Arts 126 Newberry St. Shows run Saturday at 3 and 8 pm. Tickets 12 adults 10 seniors 8 students. Reservations recommended.
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Genealogical talk on Reconstruction in South Carolina
James H. Goodman discussed Wade Hampton III and the Red Shirts at the Aiken County Historical Museum. He cited Alfred Williams's Hampton and His Red Shirts as key sources and described a peaceful but intimidating 1876 election, followed by volatile months until Hampton's victory was upheld.
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