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Now and then: Aiken Standard readers remake childhood memories for Father's...
We asked readers to attempt to remake a photo from their childhood with their dad for Father's Day.Several people participated, and the results were a mix of sweet and humorous. Here are the original...
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Blotter for June 20
According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:An officer responded to a call of harassment Friday on Minter Avenue, after a Warrenville woman told officers a male subject kept calling and texting...
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Locals celebrate Go Skateboarding Day
Afternoon traffic in downtown Aiken took on a different look for a few minutes Saturday, with help from a youthful crowd from around the CSRA, in observance of National Go Skateboarding Day.Laurens...
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Picture perfect: Father-son duo tackle photography in Aiken
A picture is worth a thousand words.Patrick Nicholson and his son Joshua "Moose" Nicholson believe that with each picture they take.The father-son duo teamed up two years ago to start P&M Foto, and...
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Second Blackwater Festival brings awareness of Edisto to community
WINDSOR — Dozens gathered at Aiken State Park on Saturday all in the name of protecting and bringing more awareness to the Edisto River.The Friends of the Edisto held its second Blackwater Summer...
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Racing a team effort for local father, son
When it comes to drag racing, Ricky Bowen has always enjoyed watching the sport. But now that his son Patrick is competing, Ricky is all in.It hasn't always been easy to race, said Patrick's mother,...
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S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to attend groundbreaking for Barnwell paper plant
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley will attend a groundbreaking for Orchids Paper Products Co., which is establishing operations in Barnwell County.The ceremony for the new plant, which manufactures high-quality,...
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Juneteenth in Aiken a day of freedom and unity
Aiken residents came together on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, a day to celebrate freedom, but also unity.People of all ages crowded in Perry Park, snacking on flavored snow...
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Youth Wing presents string of free shows
From the moment Arista Neave read the script of Alec Strum's "Big Bad," she wanted the character of Little Red Riding Hood.Neave will appear in this role alongside 15 of her peers when the Aiken...
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TalkBack for June 22: Old south, the mall and spending money
Old SouthSouth Carolina is just like the old South back in the 60s. Racism is alive and well. Racism is taught, and it is not inherited.Special sessionThe South Carolina Legislature accomplished...
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Board to vote on final budget
The Aiken County School Board is expected to approve the final budget for 2015-16 at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the District office at 1000 Brookhaven Drive.To date, the Board has...
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Aiken City officials expect Gem Lakes road tests results soon
The results from tests that started after an Aiken City dump truck fell through a sinkhole in the Gem Lakes extension area are expected to be in the hands of City officials by July.In April, a loaded...
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Local radio club invites public to Field Day
The North Augusta Belvedere Radio Club will be participating in the 82nd annual American Radio Relay League Field Day this weekend, and the public is invited to come and watch.The group will set up its...
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Young couple brings equestrian apparel company to Aiken
A young couple engaged to be married this fall recently purchased an Oregon-based business and moved it to Aiken.Brian Allenby and Lida Bard, both 25, are the new owners of FITS Riding Ltd. Its office...
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Businessmen seek to startup investor group
Paul Newsom said he personally knows local entrepreneurs with great ideas. But when they can't find the equity or investors to assist them, they leave Aiken in search of a better opportunity.That is...
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Suspicious death, Panthers owner's donation & "Star Wars" actor arrested:...
Officials: Death of 4-year-old found in car is 'suspicious'COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say the Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 4-year-old found in a...
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In case you missed it: Top stories from the weekend
New Ellenton man charged with murdering wifeA man was charged with murder Friday after the fatal shooting of his wife in New Ellenton.Edward Douglas Vaughn II, 38, of New Ellenton, was arrested and...
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Solidarity in Charleston before church victims' funerals
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A week of funerals lie ahead for victims of the Charleston church massacre that killed nine people, re-opened old racial wounds and evoked memories of past episodes of violence...
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Police: Aiken man assaults girlfriend, others
An Aiken man is facing domestic violence charges after his girlfriend was reportedly assaulted Friday night.Shawn McLaurin, 25, was arrested by Aiken County Sheriff's deputies after a dispute on Lake...
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Searchers find body of missing ex-White House chef
TAOS, N.M. (AP) -- Searchers have found the body of a former White House chef who had been missing for more than a week after going hiking in the New Mexico mountains, authorities said.The body of...
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