Teachers Should Be Exemplary Citizens in Aiken
A critic blasts a local Aiken teacher for shouting crude remarks at a restaurant Friday night and argues teachers should model behavior for children. The letter also laments City of Aiken governance and urges South Aiken to form its own city, citing ongoing frustrations with local leadership and issues like cell phone use in public spaces.
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SUVs Under Scrutiny After Safety Study
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report finds sport utility vehicles are nine times more likely than passenger cars to be involved in fatal rollover crashes and twice as likely to kill occupants. The note follows readers urging action on local issues and vandalism, with a Talkback hotline and email for comments.
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Mother's memorial hosts 5th annual Halloween blood drive
The event runs Friday October 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Alley beside the Blue Moon Cafe with Rita Herrick reachable at 649 1458 for details. A second annual inter tribal Pow Wow and Cultural Festival is set for October 31 to November 2 at Langley Pond Park Langley gates open 9 a.m. daily with raffles and festivities and information via 803 593 2476.
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Aiken Tours Move Departure From Chamber to Washington Center
Aiken historic tours shift starting Saturday depart from the Washington Center on Newberry Street at 10 a.m. The 90 minute rides showcase key sites including homes and Hopelands Gardens. Tours cost $6 per person and reservations are required at 641-7631 or plord@aikenstandard.com.
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A Taste of Wine and Art draws downtown crowds
Downtown shoppers and arts lovers flocked to the fourth annual A Taste of Wine and Art in Aiken. The fundraiser featured wines, foods from local eateries, and artwork by Harvey Ramseur, Doris Schrock, and Susan Luke with new offerings like single malt scotch and cigar samplings.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Don Edmunds
Edmunds
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Beaufort
Doris Schrock
Greenville
Susan Luke
Karen Daily
Mended Hearts of Aiken chapter aids patients and raises funds
Mended Hearts Aiken Chapter 294 provides emotional support to heart surgery patients through hospital visits and rehab encouragement. The group hosts monthly meetings and fundraisers like the USCA ARMC Cardiac Rehab Golf Tournament to buy defibrillators for county sheriff vehicles.
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Aurora Pavilion Center
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Former Chamber president joins humanities council board
June Murff, retired president of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, was named a new board member of The Humanities Council of South Carolina. She and John T. Garmen begin three year terms in November to help allocate about 300000 dollars in annual grants and support two festivals and the state encyclopedia project.
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Red Ribbon Week Kicks Off In Aiken North Augusta Rally
The National Red Ribbon Week Campaign starts with a Just Say No Walk and Rally in Riverview Park North Augusta on Oct 18 from 10 am to 2 pm The Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services sponsors the events promoting drug awareness.
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