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Voting for Aiken's Choice 2024 awards ends July 31
Jul. 26—Time is running out for readers to vote for their favorite businesses in Aiken's Choice 2024. Voting will continue through July 31. Nominations closed June 14. Winners will be announced in the Saturday, Sept. 28, edition of the Aiken Standard. "This contest can become very competitive amongst businesses," said Diane Daniell, advertising sales director. "The winners proudly display ...
Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of July 26
Jul. 26—"Deadpool & Wolverine" NEW Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin. Written by Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Shawn Levy. (2:07) R "Twisters" A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to ...
New safety protocol aims to make school safety accessible for students, parents, teachers
Jul. 26—Aiken County students are starting off the school year with a new safety protocol in place. The Aiken County Public School District is beginning to implement the Standard Response Protocol in the classroom and beyond, as teachers, students, parents and law enforcement receive training on this program. Educators are hoping to familiarize students with the new protocol's five action ...
Quackenbush representing club's culture, staying competitive at Palmetto Amateur
Jul. 26—Brian Quackenbush is used to the questions by now each time he tees it up at the Palmetto Amateur. He knows he's the elder statesman of sorts, the old man playing alongside some of the best college and junior golfers in the country in addition to a few mid-ams who are still a few years younger than him. But he's not here to treat this tournament like a member-guest, or just as some ...
Elon's Wieler takes 1-stroke lead into final round of 49th Palmetto Amateur
Jul. 26—Jack Wieler found something on the back nine during Wednesday's opening round of the 49th Palmetto Amateur. A mental re-set led to a solid finish to the round, and that bled over into both Thursday and Friday as he posted back-to-back under-par rounds at Palmetto Golf Club. That left him alone in the lead Friday evening at 4 under, and he's going to need that mindset to continue into ...
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