Local shops benefit as Small Business Saturday draws crowds
Aiken sees strong turnout as residents and visitors flock to downtown shops for deals on Small Business Saturday. Lew and Vi Rhoden visited cemeteries and browsed stores like Return Engagement, while owners note the impact of shopping local in keeping the community vibrant and prices low through consignment.
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Aiken
Downtown Aiken Christmas Tree Lighting Brings City Together
The City of Aiken hosts the annual downtown Christmas tree lighting on December 5 at 6 30 p m in Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh will lead the celebration with music and refreshments, marking the start of the Christmas season for residents.
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Aiken Christmas Tree Lighting and Joy to the World Event
Aiken hosts a free Christmas tree lighting at 6 30 p m Friday at the Lau ren Street and Richland Avenue center with the Aiken Singers and Belles Canto performing and a candlelight countdown. A separate Joy to the World celebration on Tuesday Dec 9 from 6 to 7 p m in the Smith Hazel Recreation Center lobby features carols, Santa visits, refreshments, and more information at 803 642 7634.
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USC Aiken mentoring program shapes future teachers
USC Aiken education students, including Josie Cox, mentor middle school youths at Leavelle McCampbell as part of Deborah McMurtrie's service learning. The program links adolescent growth classes, real life classroom exposure, and DJJ youth interviews to study truancy, self confidence, and prep for middle school teaching careers.
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Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
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Deborah McMurtrie
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Department of Juvenile Justice
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Aiken High School
Leavelle McCampbell
Amy Bannister
Bannister
North Augusta High School
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