Shoppers prepare for Halloween rush at local stores
Shoppers hunted through costumes candy and Halloween props as aisles emptied quickly. Target and Roses Stores reported heavy traffic with most costumes and candy selling out while last minute buyers browsed. Local store managers noted unusually early shopping and strong demand for candy and costumes ahead of Halloween.
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Tom
Jenny Floth
Cinderella
Dora
Kathy Crisp
Crisp
Duane ‘Watkins
Krystin Meriweather
Fried Oreos debut at J Flanigan's during events
Deep fried Oreos trend reaches the South with J Flanigan's offering at Kadydid Farms and Fall Steeplechase events. Customers praise the crispy batter and chocolatey flavor, with hopes for upcoming Westminster Dog Show availability and continued local sales.
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Jack Bernard
Pittsburgh
Stephanie Flanigan
J. Flanigan
Jim
Flanigan
Ted Roberts
Kadydid Farms
Miigan’s
Gan
Westminster
Krystin Merriweather
Merriweatheratkenstandard.com
Apple Fest unites three Aiken churches for charity sale
The 20th annual Apple Fest runs Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist in downtown Aiken. Proceeds aid ACTS emergency assistance with booths, entertainment, and food across sites.
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St. John
United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Aiken
United Methodist
Joan Nagle
Nagle
St. John’s
Methodist
First Baptist
IHOP
Whiskey Road
North Carolina
First Presbyterian
ACTS
Teens tour prison life under Operation Behind Bars
At risk teens in the Juvenile Arbitration Program will tour Trenton Correctional City as part of a South Carolina effort to deter future crime. The 90 day program by the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office pairs with the Department of Corrections sanction to provide real life inmate stories and lessons.
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Trenton
Family Court Division
Second Circuit Solicitor’s Office
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Department of Juvenile Justice
DJJ
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks Aaikens
Andard.com
Students of Character recognized at October assembly
Akins school lists students including Jared Kaklak Raykeema Butler Jer ra Walker Aisha Olopade Tyton EiDenier Zanazia Wilson Shantell Wise Benjamin Stanos Avery Kennedy Jessica Seigler Matt Moski Hunter Wilson Dezire Richardson Mackenzie Markel Jessica Keel Angel Perry Logan Cogg in Jeremy Maclure Jakob McCarthy Benjamin Duncan Cullen Hightower Tara Smith Randall Riley Echo Brady Gunner Barnett Kelly Adams Tyler Epley Philip Broughton Donald Driggers. The schoolwide Student of Character is first grader Shantell Wise, honored as DAR Good Citizen of the Month at the October 4 Character Education Assembly.
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Usung
Rer Daughter
Star Photogy
Krystin Mer
J. Flanigan’s
New York
Flannigan Sai
Rym Lloyd
Tony Wat
Taf
Richland
Mary Reeder
Solicitor’s Office
Reeder
Mvestige
Akins Necromeneey
Jared Kaklak
Raykeema Butler
Jerra Walker
Aisha Olopade
Tyton EiDenier
Zanazia Wilson
Shantell Wise
Benjamin
Houndslake
Kellie Smith
Kamitha
Houndslake Country Club
Houndsake Drive
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