Aiken Downtown Sale Braces For Rainier Weekend
Wet weather dims outdoor displays but downtown shoppers still find bargains as about 34 businesses participate in the annual Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. Indoor booths, partial coverings, and a Saturday seminar aim to boost traffic and clear seasonal merchandise.
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Wisconsin
Janet Augeri Morris
Aiken
Enloe
Chris’ Camera Center
Chris Lytle
Aiken 2 Learn
Florida
Anita Hanna
Morris
City of Aiken Horticulturist
Tom Rapp
Newberry Hall
John Moore
Green Girl set to debut at USC Aiken Etherredge Center
USC Aiken University Theatre stages the world premiere of Green Girl by Sarah Hammond set in the Congaree Swamp. The drama blends comedy and tragedy as Elizabeth Slaughter heals a stranger while facing fears, with Ghosts and a backdrop of Afghanistan conflict. Sept 30 to Oct 3 showings with $12 general admission and $10 seniors.
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Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina
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Congaree Swamp
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Andy Colella
Afghanistan
Slaughter
Jacob
University of Iowa
USCA
Southeast
Kennedy Center
Hammond
U.S
Townsville
Australia
Casey Jones
Brendon Stevens
Meridith McMurtrie
Amanda Williamson
David Dortch
Dewey Scott
Ridge Trading Post Opens In Aiken With Western Flair
Ridge Trading Post at 2527 Wire Road opened Aug 3 offering western and Native American gifts for the family. Owner Julie Crimmins, in Aiken 12 years, built a 15 foot tepee on site with husband Kenny, featuring buffalo skins, horseshoe décor, local crafts, and Sioux City Soda in four flavors. Open Mon-Fri 9 to 6 and Sat 9 to 5. call 649-3437 for details.
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Ridge Trading Post
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Trading Post
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Julie
Sioux City
Wire Road
Stolen 1995 Plymouth Acclaim Recovered. Local Burglary Incidents
A blue 1995 Plymouth Acclaim stolen in Aiken was recovered by Aiken County Deputies on Edgefield Highway in Belvedere with damage reported. An unknown subject forced a sliding glass window at an apartment office causing about 50 dollars in damage. An attempted burglary at a York Street business caused 300 dollars damage. A 28 year old woman harassed staff at Aiken Middle School. authorities seek prosecution. Cash and audio equipment stolen from a Highway 1 Clearwater business. a safe was removed from the wall.
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211 Non-Emergency Line Presses Into Hurricane Help
The Aiken Help Line 211 offers non emergency aid during Hurricane Frances. Residents can reach 211 from landlines or 648 9900 from cell to find shelters, directions, or donate time and supplies. Executive director Cam Warner notes volunteers are being compiled and can call 641 4143 to join.
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Aiken County
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Park Ave
Wachovia SouthTrust name Spears Augusta market president
Jeff Spears will lead the merged Wachovia SouthTrust Augusta market after regulatory and shareholder approvals finalize the merger planned to close in Q4 2004. The announcement notes Spears’s 20 years in the Augusta Aiken area and aims to boost Community Banking with greater local authority.
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Wachovia Corporation
SouthTrust Corporation
Jeff Spears
Augusta
SouthTrust
Wachovia
Spears
Jeff
Aiken
Rob Hoak
Greater Georgia
College kickoff brings full slate of Saturday games
College football enters full gear as Aiken area teams prepare for a busy Saturday schedule. The feature notes seasonal traits and local sports interest alongside game previews.
Lottery results for Thursday drawing reveal multiple winning sequences
The Thursday draw lists Pick 3 Midday 6 3 2 and 0 7 9 for Evening. Pick 4 Midday 0 3 4 1 and Evening 2 4 4 8. Cash 3 Midday 5 4 6 and Evening 4 0 3. Cash 4 Midday 8 6 9 7 and Evening 1 6 4 5. Fantasy 5 15 16 28 36 37.
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Office Hours and Contact Info for Aiken Standard
The notice lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and newsroom email. Publisher Scott B. Hunter is reachable at 648-2311 extension 203 or shunter aikenstandard.com for all departments.
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