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News from September 2021

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ABBE Regional Library System: Scare the Dickens Out of Us Teen Ghost Story Contest

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Start submitting your entries for the 19th Annual Teen Ghost Story Contest! The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 pm.

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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: While an ‘Edit Undo’ button for life seems great, I would rather learn from my mistakes

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

I recently had a conversation with my sister about the benefits of the “Edit Undo” capabilities in the Microsoft Suite.

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: SC Bluebird Society Establishes Scholarship at UofSC Aiken

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2021

Aiken, SC (09/24/2021) — A generous donor recently established The South Carolina Bluebird Society Scholarship Fund at the University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken).

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: UofSC Aiken Soon Accepting Nominations for "Core 4" Alumni Distinction

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2021

Aiken, SC (09/24/2021) — Each year, four University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) alumni are selected to be a part of the university's elite Core 4.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Aiken stagnates at one in week ending Sept. 25

By Aiken Times | Sep 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Aiken who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Aiken Times area weekly mass times

By Aiken Times | Sep 25, 2021

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

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No new teachers in Aiken sign pledge in week ending Sep. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Aiken Times | Sep 25, 2021

There were no new teachers in Aiken who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Discover South Carolina: Revolutionary War Visitor Center

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

Now you can learn the true story of how South Carolina’s fight for liberty turned the tide in America’s quest for independence.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: Get to know your Sorrowful Mother at Portland’s Grotto

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

The Grotto sits on a large acreage of natural beauty in the heart of northeast Portland, Oregon.

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: 12th Annual Aiken-Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

University of South Carolina-Aiken issued the following announcement on September 22.Aiken, SC (09/22/2021) — The 12th annual Aiken-Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic (AAWWCGC) was held on Monday, September 20, at the Woodside Country Club in Aiken.Proceeds from the tournament benefit local wounded warriors, CSRA veterans, and veteran organizations, including University of South Carolina Aiken's (UofSC Aiken) Bridge the Gap Scholarship for Veterans, Camp Gravatt Christmas Family Retreat, and Aiken Tech Student Sponsorships for Veterans.The opening ceremony was at noon and featured ceremonial colors accompanied by a bagpipe melody.

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Aiken Technical College: Technical Scholar

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

Update - Each Technical Scholar may be paid up to $18 per hour for the semester (minimum of $10 per hour; Technical Scholars may be paid more per hour at the sponsoring company's discretion).

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SC US House District 2: Wilson, Schneider and Murphy Introduce the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

Washington, DC -- Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) introduced the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act.

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Aiken County Public School District: National Attendance Awareness Month!

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

September is National Attendance Awareness Month.

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Aiken County Public School District: FAFSA Night

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2021

Save the Date

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: Center for Lifelong Learning Hosts Book Fair Promoting Local Authors

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2021

Aiken, SC (09/14/2021) — The University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) department of external programs is hosting the first Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Book Fair on November 13 in the Business and Education building, room 200, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: Ruth Patrick Center Presents 36th Annual S.E.E.D. Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2021

Event gives young learners up close and personal interaction with STEM professionals.

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University of South Carolina-Aiken: UofSC Aiken Professor Publishes Book on Lincoln

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2021

The remarkable 180-page book is the culmination of 21 years of research.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Aiken in 2020

By Aiken Times | Sep 19, 2021

Of the 31,428 people living in Aiken in 2020, 53.5 percent (16,810) were women and 46.5 percent (14,618) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Aiken Times.

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St. Edward Catholic Church: The greatest Catholic novel of all time? It might be a 100-year-old Norwegian classic

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

If you think a novel set in 14th-century Norway has to be dull, think again. Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter is such a book, and far from being a bore, it is surely one of the most exciting works of fiction ever — to say nothing of being the finest Catholic novel.

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Aiken Times area weekly mass times

By Aiken Times | Sep 18, 2021

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