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Parade time: Aiken offers an early Veterans Day salute
AIKEN — Park Avenue and Laurens Street had an abundance of red, white and blue Nov. 7, in the midst of what some are calling Aiken's first-ever Veterans Day parade. "Everybody had a great time," in the words of Sheila Pate, secretary of Aiken County Veterans Council, which organized the parade. She said 53 groups signed up, with participants ranging from Aiken High School's Naval Junior ROTC unit to Augusta Corvette Club and American Legion Post 212. Presley Jane Johnson, 9, started things off, presenting the national anthem, and Aiken Department of Public Safety provided security and a little...
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Bill the rhino preparing to leave Riverbanks Zoo
IRMO – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing to say goodbye to Bill, its male Southern white rhino, who will soon move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility as part of a national effort to increase genetic diversity among the species. The move is being coordinated...
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Irmo hosting Jazz on Carlisle
The Town of Irmo is presenting Jazz on Carlisle, a brand-new concert series bringing an intimate, listening room vibe outdoors to Whitt Cline Community Park. In partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation, there will be up-close performances from jazz musicians, accompanied by local food trucks at the gazebo. Pack a blanket, pull up a lawn chair, and join in for relaxed, soulful evenings in the park.
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Palmetto Amateur returns for 51st edition, features strong field
AIKEN — The Palmetto Amateur returns for the 51st edition this week, and tournament organizers feel they have one of the strongest fields in the event’s history. Play begins Friday, Nov. 13 at Palmetto Golf Club. The 54-hole tournament will end on Sunday, Nov. 15. Spectators are encouraged to attend, and entry is free. Tee times are expected from 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. This is the second year the event has been played in the fall after being a summer tournament for the past five decades. The field of 78 players features a mix of junior and college-age golfers, mid-amateurs (ages 25-54) and ...
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Pictures with Santa set for November 14
Families can enjoy photos with Santa, refreshments and a firetruck tour while supporting Toys for Tots. The Irmo Fire Foundation invites families to its annual Pictures with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Irmo Fire Department Headquarters Station, 6017 St. Andrews Road. The event runs from 9 a.m....
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First Veterans Day Parade in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County is getting an early start on Veterans Day. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade through downtown. People filled the streets to watch the celebration of veterans. It kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Presley Jane. “It was very cool,” […]
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Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken
AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken...
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Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken
AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken Downtown Development Association, had participation from Aiken Artist Guild, Sanctuary Farms Artwork, Virginia K. Knits, Naturally Fresh Handmade Soap, Black Shepherd Studios, Pink Putter and more, with hundreds of items offered for sale, all starting around sunset, with a temperature of about 70 degrees. "We had...