St Petersburg Ballet opens USCA Cultural Series
The St Petersburg Ballet with Galina Mezentseva performs Oct 24 at University of South Carolina Aiken at 8 pm. Tickets may remain. The company, led by Askold Makarov, has staged shows in over 50 countries and is among Russia’s best. Additional USCA events include Irish Chamber Orchestra Nov 14 and Rhythm & Brass Jan 23.
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St. Petersburg Ballet
Galina Mezentseva
University of South Carolina Aiken
Russia
Askold Makarov
Kirov Ballet
USCA
Irish Chamber Orchestra
New York Vocal Arts Ensemble
Rhythm & Brass
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Burglary at Automotive Parts on York Street Reported
Police in Aiken investigated a burglary at Automotive Parts on York Street dated Oct 8. Entry through a rear door yielded $5 in change, two cases of oil, transmission aid, a flashlight, and a candy jar. A car in the shop was broken into damaging the glove box. An AM/FM stereo system theft occurred after leaving a car with a downed window on York Street. A damaged mailbox at 69 Cherry Hills Drive Oct 9 pried open its back panel. item theft unknown.
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Aiken Department Public Safety
York Street
Cherry Hills Drive
Aiken
Seminar Opens Door To Tax Wunters Learning More
A Friday October 17 seminar at 7 p m offers intro to the sport for would be tax wunters. The event costs 20 and is supported by the EDISTO RIVER HOUNDS. Information line 642 5397.
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Edisto River Hounds
Bike paths take shape in Aiken bypass area
Aiken plans for a major bike path move from lines on a strategic plan to real construction on Banks Mill Road and nearby areas. Federal funds support the project, with $100 000 in state funds set aside for the spokes. Residents express concern over route, tree loss, and environmental impact as planners adjust to the bypass and Mile Track sale. Bruce Metshee family now trains on the former track site, living on the property as plans shift.
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Aiken
Banks Mill Road
Steve Thompson
Thompson
Pine Log
Aiken Mile
Maine
Bruce Metshee
Bill Ward
Ward
Audubon Extension
Aiken City Council mulls zoning ordinance updates
The City of Aiken plans a zoning ordinance update this fiscal year as required by state law. A comprehensive plan, developed by the planning task force, will guide the ordinance changes. Council to discuss rezoning 51.2 acres at SC 19 and Rutland Drive, tree protection amendments, and multi family rules in the Central Business Zone at a 7:30 pm October 13 work session in Council Chambers.
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City of Aiken
City of
S.C. 19
Rutland Drive
Kenneth Reardon
Highland Park Country Club
Aiken
Park Avenue
Students Preview Governor's School for Arts and Humanities
Dozens of young artists visited the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities at the University of South Carolina Aiken to learn about applications auditions and programs. They toured the Etherredge Center and spoke with teachers and artists about dance vocal music theater and visual arts.
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University of South Carolina Aiken
Governor’s School For
Aiken
Edgefield
Saluda
Barnwell
Etherredge Center
Bryan Willoughby
North Augusta High School
Andrea Mikel
North Augusta
Governor's School
Andrea
Katherine Brooks
Teir
Girls in Numbers and Science Club Aims to Bridge Gap
Cindy Ivey of Aiken Elementary launches GAINS to curb the belief that girls cannot excel in math and science. The club will meet bi monthly and plan weekend field trips to show real world applications and women already working in these fields.
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Aiken Elementary
Cindy Ivey
Ms. Ivey
American Association of University Women
Houndslake Country Club
Ms. Vey
Blessing falls on Schofield students in praise for a teacher
Aiken's Jane Sharpe praises Zhond Brummel, a Title I educator at Schofield Middle, for reaching 6th to 8th graders amid broader debates on teaching and school challenges. The columnist credits Brummel with dedication and impact, noting the Lord blessed the teacher and her students.
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Aiken County
Jane
Zhond
Brummel
Schofield
Ms. Sharpe
Rhonda Brummel
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