Thanksgiving Dinner Brings Community to Two Churches
Essie Patterson of Second Baptist notes donations from church members and the community fund a Thanksgiving meal at First Presbyterian. Cora Smith, with brother George Jones and Naomi, attends with her daughter Bessie Gomillion, praising the fellowship and hospitality. Rex Slaughter aims to provide a gathering for the lonely, including nursing home residents. Bobby Erwin of First Presbyterian describes the event as a community Thanksgiving dinner for those without families.
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Essie Patterson
Second Baptist
Membre
First Presbyterian Church
Cora Smith
George Jones
Naomi
Bessie Gomillion
Rex. Slaughter
Bobby Erwin
Blessing of the Hounds Attracts Hundreds To Augusta Prep Event
Hundreds attend a Thanksgiving ride at Augusta Preparatory School where Pamela Collins notes family tradition. Hank Ford known as the Bionic Man recalls visitors from Minnesota. Revs. Howard and Milley Hickey bless the animals and riders, linking the rite to Saint Hubert and historic fox hunting origins.
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Augusta Preparatory School
Pamela Collins
Hank Ford
Minnesota
Howard and
Milley Hickey
Mellie Hickey
Hubert of
Liege
William the Conqueror
England
Europe
Demolition fumes prompt pregnant resident to shower elsewhere
DHEC warns residents to limit exposure as fumes from a building fire prompt Ms Holdman to shower at a friend's home. Captain Galardi reports straw bales to slow runoff while authorities offer water at multiple city facilities as they monitor the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Holdman
Northside
DHEC
Tom Galardi
ADPS
Aiken
Thom Berry
S.C. Dhec
Record crowds at Rose's of Aiken Friday sale
Shoppers gathered before opening at Rose's of Aiken with 30 to 35 people waiting and a frenzy described by operation personnel Clydie Blackwood. She noted the opening at 7 a.m and that the Friday sale drew more early traffic than typical, though not the year’s biggest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clydie Blackwood
Rose’s
Aiken
Ms. Blackwood
Holiday Wishes for Families and Loved Ones
A heartfelt message from a reader sending best wishes to their family and loved ones for a joyful holiday season. The note emphasizes warmth, togetherness, and festive cheer in this regional holiday brief.
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Ginny Southworth
Leslie Coakley
Wendy Keller
Jenny Chase
Roxanne Turnipseed
Sam Turnipseed
J.D. Lever
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Lower Savannah
Wire Road
Crosland Park
Crosland Drive
Woodruff Drug Company
Kings Grant
Applebee's
ANG
Tg A
House
Bill Clyburn
Soho
National Hills
Augusta
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
Adies
Ole Mat OY
Tao
Santa
Aiken Mall
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