NAACP vows to fight inequality at 94th anniversary
Aiken County NAACP chapter reaffirmed its pledge to fight inequality and protect voter rights during its 94th anniversary celebration at Valley Fair Baptist Church. Speakers urged renewed efforts to register eligible residents and educate voters amid political rhetoric as NAACP Southeast regional director Kevin Myles warned of information overload during critical election hours.
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Aiken County
Graniteville
Valley Fair Baptist Church
Michelle Bush
Louisiana Wright-Sanders
Wright- Sanders
Kevin Myles
Teal in Aiken brings hope to fight ovarian cancer
In downtown Aiken on Sept 1 teal decorations and fountain dye honored ovarian cancer awareness. Gail's Anatomy Relay For Life led the effort with teal ribbons on trees and teal fountains. Community members, including Laura Cantwell and St. John's United Methodist Church, reflected on hope and memory of Sandra.
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Aiken
Laura Cantwell
Cantwell
Iber
Relay For Life
Gail's Anatomy
Sandra's Church
St. John’s United Methodist
Newberry Street
George Howle
St. John’s
Jim Minear
Howie
Laura ‘Cantwell
John
Debbie Mills
Alicia Owens
Public Service
Tim Coakley
Sandra
Schofield Middle School
Laura
Florida
Gail
Mills
Rainy week forecast with storms and warm temperatures
National Weather Service forecaster Hunter Coleman notes a rainy week for Aiken with a 50 percent rain chance today rising to 80 percent on Tuesday. Temperatures will peak in the mid 80s early week, then drop to low 80s to high 70s later, with overcast and fog midweek and partial sun thereafter. The drought is expected to improve as rain falls, though recent updates show unusual dryness for the area.
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Hunter Coleman
Coleman
Aiken
Occupy Anniversary Protest Near New York Stock Exchange
Protesters gather near the New York Stock Exchange to mark Occupy anniversary. National News coverage notes planned demonstrations and security measures around the financial district.
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New York Stock Exchange
Public input sought on Silver Bluff widening project
An informational meeting is set for Tuesday on the Silver Bluff Road corridor improvement from Indian Creek Trail to Richardson Lake Road. SCDOT plans widen the two lane road to three lanes with an turning lane to ease congestion. The plan reflects revisions from prior comments and SCDOT reps will answer questions.
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Silver Bluff Road
S.C. Department of Transportation
Indian Creek Trail
Richardson Lake Road
SCDOT
City of
Aiken
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James Lewis
Bath
James Odell Huffman, Aiken
US Gas Offices
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Gréac Avenue
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