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News from August 2021

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No new teachers in Aiken sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Aiken Times | Aug 22, 2021

There were no new teachers in Aiken who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Aiken Times area weekly mass times

By Aiken Times | Aug 21, 2021

The following parishes in the Aiken Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: A possible miracle may be attributed to Tennessee priest’s intercession

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (CNS) — As Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, presided at a memorial Mass and reentombment of the body of Father Patrick Ryan at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, a possible miracle attributable to the Chattanooga priest may already be in the works.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: Praying at the tomb of St. Monica

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

St. Monica is the patron saint of mothers, women in difficult marriages and alcoholics.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: Opening the Word: The feast of the Assumption

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Over the last three weeks, the Lectionary has immersed us in a reading of John 6.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: After the past 18 months, the Olympics is the golden moment of joy we all needed

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

All eyes are on Tokyo right now, as tens of millions of people tune in around the world to watch feats of athleticism that leave us stunned.

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Aiken Chamber: Premier Networx

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Congrats to Aiken Chamber member Premier Networx on being recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.!

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Aiken Technical College: Scholarship Fundraiser and 50th Anniversary Kick-off

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2021

Aiken Technical College and the ATC Foundation will host a Scholarship Fundraiser and 50th Anniversary Kick-off event on Wednesday, September 1 from 6-8 p.m. in the Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing on the ATC campus.

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Edgefield County: Redistricting

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2021

Every ten years after the Census data is released Edgefield County reviews their population for each current district and the amount of population adjustments needed due to the new data.

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Town of Edgefield: 200th Anniversary Tour of Edgefield Village Cemetery

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2021

To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Edgefield Village Cemetery, the Edgefield Preservation Association is hosting two "Spirit Walk" tours in the Edgefield Village Cemetery on Saturday, September 18th at 6:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m.

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Town of Edgefield: Edgefield Groundhog Kiln Opening

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2021

There will be an Edgefield Groundhog Kiln Opening held on Saturday, September 18th, from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m., at The Kiln (Approximately 1 mile north of Edgefield on Buncombe Street).

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Aiken County School District: Kick off 2021-22 School Year August 16

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2021

Aiken County public schools started their first day of classes early Monday morning.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Aiken stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 14

By Aiken Times | Aug 15, 2021

There were no new teachers in Aiken who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Aiken Times area weekly mass times

By Aiken Times | Aug 14, 2021

The following parishes in the Aiken Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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VA reports decrease of July appointments scheduled at Charlie Norwood VAMC health facility in Aiken

By Aiken Times | Aug 13, 2021

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, subsidiary 509GB in Aiken, South Carolina scheduled 2,672 pending appointments in July compared to 3,714 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: Modern medicine and the preciousness of life

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2021

Several years ago, an elderly physician recalled for me his experiences in the military during the Second World War.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: Opening the Word: Bread of Life discourse — Part 3

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2021

Over the last two weeks, we have been contemplating the Eucharistic mystery in John 6. Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000 and his walking on water reveals him as the God-man who has come to re-gather the tribes of Israel. He has announced that if they want a sign of God’s marvelous power, they need look no further than him.

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ABBE Regional Library System: Builder’s Club

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2021

Join us for Builder’s Club! A link will be provided on our Facebook page.

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ABBE Regional Library System: Cooking with Character

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2021

Listen to a story then make some delicious food! Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: Open House at the Center for Lifelong Learning

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2021

Aiken, SC (08/04/2021) — The newly formed Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) will begin enrolling students at an open house on Tuesday, August 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Business and Education building, room 134.