Thanksgiving drive shelves short as Golden Harvest asks for help
Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken reports a surge in requests with Marsh receiving eight food aid calls in one morning. The Turkey and Ham Drive has underperformed this year with $2,000 donor not named and only 40 turkeys funded so far. Donations can be dropped at 13 Enterprise Drive 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday.
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Rusty Marsh
S.C
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Enterprise Drive
Banks Mill Road
Marsh
Golden Harvest
Aiken County
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard.com
Rider with Special Olympics goals aims for Lexington debut
Megan Jones, a STAR Riding and Driving student, prepares to compete in the English Riding Walk Class at the Special Olympics in Lexington on December 4. Her trainer Sarah Norris praises her independent riding and progress while volunteers and family celebrate her courage and new challenge. Volunteers are invited to help or donate a horse by calling 642-8658.
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Megan Jones
Lexington
Jones
Megan
Sarah Norris
Star
Jackie Estes
Sarah
Butchie
Mary Jones
Ben Baugh
Sarah Noms
Science Store to open at Ruth Patrick Center USC Aiken
The new Science Store at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center on the USC Aiken campus opens Saturday at 5 p.m. during Fall Family Earth and Sky Night. The store, staffed by bookstore personnel and volunteers, offers science items from bug vacuums to space toys and supports programs at the Ruth Center.
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Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
USC Aiken
Pam Katz
Gary Senn
Katz
Sean
Friends of the
Pam
Kathryn Noel
Ginger Steel
Steel
Senn
Ing
NASA
Stelios Kapranidis
Janicew
Usca.edu
Joan Moore
Cindy Gearhart
Science
National NAEP math test questioned by study and expert
A Brookings report argues the NAEP math section relies on easy questions and basic skills, while Aiken County officials defend the design as capturing performance ranges. The debate centers on whether the test truly measures grade level math and prepares students for higher work and real life.
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Washington
Aiken County
South Carolina
Tom Loveless
Brown Center On Education Policy
Brookings Institution
Loveless
Frank Roberson
Aiken
Roberson
NAEP
Christmas in the Park events and charity drive details
Burnettown hosts Christmas in the Park from 5 30 to 8 p m at S As afras Park with Santa arriving at 7 p m Photos with Santa, lit decorations, and choirs from local churches. Funds benefit the Midland Valley Empty Stocking Fund aiding area families in need.
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Burnettown
Sassafras Park
Midland Valley
Ing Fund
Area 3
Byrd, Clearwater
Gloverville
Jefferson
Warrenville
LBC
Leavelle McCampbell
Midland Valley High School
Langley Community Center
Augusta Road
Park
Michelle Pardue
Hyundai Tucson adds value beyond price
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson tops its affordable cost with notable safety features. A weekend showcase follows as Clemson hosts South Carolina in the Palmetto State gridiron rivalry. The City of Aiken trash proposal reaches final reading Monday.
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Hyundia
Clemson
South Carolina
Palmetto State Pride
City of Aiken
City of Character Aiken Names Gratefulness for November
The city selects Gratefulness as its character trait for November, highlighting appreciation and community generosity. Officials emphasize acts of thankfulness in schools, churches, and local groups to reinforce positive behavior.
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Aiken
Thursday Lottery Winning Numbers Report
The notice lists Thursday draws across games. Pick 3 Midday 4 5 1, Pick 4 Midday 2 8 8 8, Pick 3 Evening 0 4 7, Pick 4 Evening 1 5 6 9. Cash 3 Midday 7 1 9, Cash 4 Midday 8 3 7 4, Cash 3 Evening 4 1 3, Cash 4 Evening 4 0 6 9, Fantasy 5 1 2 7 24 31.
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Cash
Fantasy
Aiken Standard Office Hours and Subscription Rates Notice
The notice lists office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday to Friday and provides contact numbers for Scott B. Hunter and newsroom departments. It details subscription rates and payment options, delivery expectations, and carrier billing rules with instructions to call 649 5315 for delivery problems.
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Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Nail Shunter
Aixsnstandard
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken
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