Banana gardening in Aiken blends tropical plants and quirky varieties
Dennis Lanier gardens at Pine Log Road with towering banana trees and citrus, noting fruiting every other year and that bananas grow from bulbs with eyelets. He stores trunks under the house for winter and highlights a collection of unusual plants including a voodoo plant and night blooming cereus.
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Aiken
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STAR oyster roast fundraiser for mission and farewell
The STAR Riding and Driving program hosts an oyster roast fundraiser at Black Forest Equestrian Center on Oct 17 from 6 to 9 PM. Tickets are 25 advance or 30 at door, 10 for children under 12. half the cost may be deducted. The event also honors STAR director Julie Robins, who leaves for North Carolina. Patsy Sheldon and Denise Hode will be introduced as new instructors.
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Banks Mill Road
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Julie
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Patsy Sheldon
Denise Hode
Oyster Road
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Local artists win top prizes at South Carolina State Fair exhibit
Three Aiken artists won prizes in Columbia at the SC State Fair fine arts show. Mary Alice Lockhart earned second in professional acrylic for Dark Shadows Light Lights. George Kierspe took third in professional acrylic with Sea Island Lagoon, while Ruthie Gallagher finished third in amateur acrylic for Ad Infinitum. The juried show drew nearly 1,000 entries.
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Aiken Council Reviews Earlier Meeting Start Times
City officials weigh shifting twice monthly work sessions from 7:30 p.m. to earlier in the evening. A memo notes Dick Smith backed an earlier start while Sara Ridout reports general consensus for a 30 to 60 minute adjustment. Jane Vaughters prefers current 7:30 p.m. start to aid resident routines. The topic is on Monday's 6:30 p.m. work session agenda.
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Rev Wertz to preach last sermon at St Paul Lutheran
Area church notes include Rev John Wertz resigning after 14 years to lead Christ the King Lutheran in Miami. Farewell luncheon at 12 30 p m with speakers from local ministries and churches. Also, five area residents win 50 Grand in the Sand prizes. event moved to Oct 12 due to weather. Knight of Columbus fund drive for mentally handicapped kids set for weekend with multiple donation locations.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
Miami
Church Fellowship Center
Repre
Diane Marozas
Shawn Hirsh
Charles L. Bassi
Aiken
Johnnie Mae Bailey
Beech Island
Shedrick D. Brown
Williston
West Dam Park
Thurmond Lake
Georgia Bulldogs Travel To Tennessee For Sunday Showdown
The Georgia Bulldogs prepare for a Sunday matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville. Key players and coaching staff look to rebound after recent conference games as both programs seek momentum and a crucial win.
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Seeds of learning at USC Aiken science day
The USC Aiken campus hosts Science Education Enrichment Day to boost student science engagement. Over the weekend the Aiken Radio Control Society held its Sixteenth Fall Fly-in showcasing model aircraft and community interest.
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City of Character Aiken October trait Availability
The City of Aiken marks October with the character trait Availability. Officials emphasize openness and accessible services for residents.
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Aiken
Lottery numbers and results update
Friday results show Pick 3 Midday 5 9 3 and Evening 5 3 4. Pick 4 Midday 3 8 3 3 and Evening 1 2 9 2. Carolina totals listed as 5 and numbers 31 32 11 19 14.
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Georgia Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Georgia lottery draws list winning numbers for Cash 3 Midday 2 2 9 Cash 3 Evening 0 5 9 Cash 4 Midday 2 1 0 5 Cash 4 Evening 2 2 5 0 Fantasy 5 10 4 13 32 20 Change Game results show W 6 1 5 4 X Y 8 1 2 6 B W 3 6 7 7 F Mega Millions numbers 19 4 48 36 42 Mega Ball 13.
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Office Hours and Contact Details Listed
The notice provides standard office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and lists newsroom email and staff contacts. Scott B. Hunter is reachable at 648 2311 extension 203 and via email shunter aikenstandard.com for Aiken Standard departments.
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