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Dual Horsepower: Mustangs' two-sport success years in the making
Daniel Carr looks left, then spins to his right to elude a defender. This buys him just enough daylight to lob a pass in Kameron Brown's direction. Brown jumps, using all of his vertical leap to rise...
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Rising Aiken singer Beth Spangler to hold first concert
Her name made national headlines last year and, on March 19, Aiken's rising star Beth Spangler will headline her first concert.
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES: Lexington County museum offers many surprises
Many times, driving to and from Columbia on Interstate 20, I have noticed the highway sign for the Lexington County Museum and made a mental note that I really had to pay a visit one day to see what...
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Seasoned candidate sought to replace Aiken schools superintendent
The Consolidated School District of Aiken County has released a draft of the application package for the position of district superintendent.
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FOTAS bringing Doxie Derby to Aiken for Woofstock
Disappointed that the Great American Lobster Race won't be run this year? Here's some news that might make you feel better: A new creature competition is coming to Aiken.
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Letter: Leadership lacking in Aiken
On a regular basis, we read in the Aiken Standard what a wonderful job our City leaders of Aiken are doing and all the awards they are receiving.
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Column: Lynch vote should be a top Senate priority
When President Barack Obama nominated Loretta Lynch to be the attorney general of the United States last November, he started by listing her exceptional qualifications, from her academic achievements...
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Letter: Thank you to parade participants
The Black Historical Committee of Aiken would like to thank those who participated in the Black History Parade on Feb. 21, with special thanks to the churches and civic organizations for their...
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Editorial: Give closer look toward possible hospitality tax
The City of Aiken remains the only one of South Carolina's 13 largest cities lacking a hospitality tax on prepared foods.
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Councilman proposes hospitality tax for City of Aiken to boost economic growth
As a way to spur economic growth and provide the City of Aiken with a financial cushion, City Councilman Philip Merry wants the rest of Council to take a hard look at the possibility of a hospitality tax.
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Auggie urges reading at Clearwater
Assuredly, none of the 490 children at Clearwater Elementary School ever heard of the poem, "Casey at the Bat," but they sure enjoyed Auggie's version.
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Legislation will limit Aiken County funding; after House OK, bill heads to...
A bill that would alter the funding formula for the Local Government Fund passed in the South Carolina House on Wednesday, reiterating an already growing concern for many local governments that have...
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Murder-suicide, sex charge against teacher aide & industrial announcement:...
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) — Anderson County officials say a man shot and killed his wife before killing himself at their home in Pendleton.
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Harrison Ford survives crash-landing on golf course (w/raw video)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When a man battles Darth Vader, Nazis and other evil-doers for work, what does he do for fun? Harrison Ford's answer is found in a pilot's license and the freedom to take to the...
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US adds a robust 295K jobs; jobless rate falls to 5.5 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers extended a healthy streak of hiring in February by adding 295,000 jobs, the 12th straight monthly gain above 200,000.
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Tables, tents, high-end restrooms available for Aiken Triple Crown
The location may have changed, but All Star Tents and Events is still offering a bevy of services for all facets of the Aiken Triple Crown.
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Public safety: Alcohol a chief concern for law enforcement
In addition to the tailgating supplies, food and fine clothing that are all staples of the Aiken Triple Crown, safety should be a top priority, according to local authorities.
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Tailgate games offer fun ways to fill time
It isn't much of a stretch to compare spectating at the Aiken Triple Crown to the type of tailgating you'd see on a college football Saturday in the Southeast.
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Aiken Steeplechase tailgate decor ~ tips to enhance your space
Aiken Spring Steeplechase is on March 21, this year, the second day of spring.
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ATC's Youth Forum gives undecided students options
Spaghetti and marshmallows usually aren't used for academic activities, but they provided food for thought for high-school seniors undecided about their paths after graduation at Aiken Technical...
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