Aiken Bluegrass Festival Supports STAR Programs
Festival attendees at the Whitney polo field enjoyed a picnic and bluegrass acts to raise funds for STAR Riding and Driving, a therapeutic program for people with disabilities. Jennifer Spack, 35, benefits from weekly horseback riding, and her parents volunteer with STAR. The mini festival previews STARs May 2005 event, featuring Savannah River Grass Band and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Spack
Jennifer
Whitney Polo Field
Aiken
STAR
Butchie
al Spack
Savannah River
Darryl Hudson
Idaho
Killian
Nathan Bond
Savannah River Band
Nathan
Tennessee
Ginny Southworth
Savannah River Grass
Tom Lowery
Gary Oxley
Bark in the Park Promotes Pet Health in Aiken
The SPCA and Crosland Park Neighborhood Association joined the City of Aiken for Bark in the Park at Crosland Park. Rabies and annual shots plus microchips were offered at $3 each, with over 100 pets vaccinated or microchipped. Food, kids activities, a raffle, and education accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPCA
Crosland Park
Presson
Aiken
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
Bark In the Park
Aiken Department of Public Safety
City of Aiken
Crossland Park
Candidates invited to open forum for Aiken County schools
Three Aiken County Board of Education seats are the focus as incumbents and challengers attend an open forum at USC Aiken Etherredge Center on Monday Oct 11 at 7 p.m. Public questions will be accepted and organizers provide contact options for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Bellsouth
Robert Botsch
USCA
Barnard E. Bee
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Eugene Barron
South Carolina
Bodie
Ridge Spring
Columbia College
Wilson Gray
Evans Road
Aiken
Bellsouth.net
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken Barnwell Street Fair draws hundreds for community event
Nearly 200 residents gathered on Orangeburg Street for the second annual Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commission Street Fair. The free event featured live entertainment, games, health screenings, and informational booths from local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg Street
Aiken
Aiken/ Barnwell
Deborah McCormick
McCormick
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken Habitat For Humanity, Acts
CDIC
Aiken County Help Line
One Stop Career Center
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Aiken Center
Aiken Health Department
Boys and Girls Club
Storytelling workshop guides young writers in craft
Local author Idella Bodie led a Think Writers workshop at the Aiken County Public Library teaching aspiring writers how to plan plots develop characters and use strong verbs. Bodie stressed three scenes to resolve problems and the value of personal voice, with proceeds supporting the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idella Bodie
Think Writers” Children’s Workshop
Aiken County
Bodie
Booklovers
Telfair Inn
South Aiken High School
Erin Brooks
Aiken County Public Library
Asahi Ryokuken at Mount Vintage Ends Final Round
PGA players compete in the Asahi Ryokuken at Mount Vintage Plantation with coverage planned on the final round. Monday sports recap notes the swing of top contenders and the hopeful finish for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PGA
Mount Vintage Plantation
Braves on ropes as Clemens eyed Astros clash
The Braves trail the Astros two games to one with Roger Clemens slated to start for Houston. Readers in Aiken weigh in on today’s hot topics as Monday’s edition covers local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Clemens
Aiken Adopts October Theme Obedience In City Character
City of Aiken names Obedience as its character trait for October, promoting virtue among residents. Officials encourage schools businesses and community groups to model disciplined conduct and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Lottery numbers drawn Friday across multiple games
Friday lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 5 9 2 Pick 4 Midday 8 8 0 6 Pick 3 Evening 6 3 7 Pick 4 Evening 2 6 8 0 Powerball 27 with Powerplay 3 and Powerball number 1 3 10 47 48 Cash 3 and Cash 4 readings for Midday and Evening. Fantasy 5 5 16 24 33 36 LottoSouth 3 12 14 22 24 25 listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash
Fantasy
LottoSouth
Publisher contact and newsroom details for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard provides newsroom email and publisher contact. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. Scott B Hunter is reachable at 648 2311 extension 203 by email shunter aikenstandard com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journey
Cornerstone Misfits
Ekklesia
Annette Jones
Anderson
ABCAC
Dorothy Moyers
Pat Thomas
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Festival
Val
Molly Groat
Chris Allewelt
New Moon Cafe
Moonbeam Coffee
Allewelt
Savannah River Grass Band
Lara Dunn
Salt Creek
Joan Irvine
Nancy Presson
Area News
School Board Forum
Debbie Hubbard
Tech-Prep Consortium
Polo Tavern
Dispatch
Hotel Aiken
Fair
Ment of Social Services
Lower Savannah
Aiken Turday
Asahi Ryokuken
Georgia Lottery
Aikenstandard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!