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THIS AND THAT: Granddaughter's recital anything but boring
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (906+ words) Some may think that sitting through a dance recital is boring. Some may thing that sitting through a dance recital twice is doubly boring. But when one's granddaughter is on the stage showing off her skills, it is anything but....
Column: Aiken Standard making changes as technology evolves
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (726+ words) It's no secret that the newspaper industry is changing as fast as technology is evolving. With the announcement a few days ago that the Aiken Standard is changing its print schedule from five days to three days per week, I've…...
'Big Mo' celebrates 75 years as one of few remaining drive-in theaters in South Carolina
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (501+ words) Heading for the car to watch the April 23 show at "The Big Mo" are members of North Augusta's Jauregui family: Mario, right, Kate and Grace (mostly obscured), with furry friends Snuggle Up, front, Huggaboo and Ringo. Jersey Howie, helping run…...
Three different photographer perspectives displayed with North Augusta exhibit
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (370+ words) A picture of an owl as part of an exhibit at the Arts and Heritage Center in North Augusta. The exhibit will be on display until April 30." NORTH AUGUSTA" Landscapes, black and white still images and even owls are on…...
Calling all artists for America's 250th: Find out how you can participate in sticker contest
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (355+ words) A flyer with with rules for artists who would like to participate in a sticker contest that celebrates American's 250th anniversary. NORTH AUGUSTA" Artists who want to make a lasting impact in celebrating America's 250th anniversary can do so with a sticker…...
The Spirit of South Carolina receives repairs to set sail again
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (33+ words) Post and Courier The wooden tall ship that was launched 20 years ago in Charleston harbor spent time at Stevens Towing for refurbishments....
Aiken arts center, Walter Curry receive award for Author-In-Residence Program
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (370+ words) Post and Courier Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs LLC and the Aiken Center for the Arts received an Award of Merit from the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies. The honors were presented during the organization's annual Landmark Conference, held…...
Stephen Colbert hawks "Late Show" memorabilia the good ol" American way " on e Bay
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (484+ words) Stephen Colbert is auctioning items on e Bay from "The Late Show" ahead of its final episode. Sign from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that is being auctioned on e Bay. A tie worn by Stephen Colbert on "The…...
Today's events for April 25
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (701+ words) Mead Hall's strawberry festival dates back to the early 1980s and was originally a creation of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church to help boost the church's local charitable efforts. A'Veteran Coffee Club will meet'from 9-11 a. m. Saturday, April 25, at Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine…...
Charleston Gaillard Center announces 2026-27 season, featuring David Sedaris and Yo-Yo Ma
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (1328+ words) "Working Title" is a dance piece created by the choreographer Trisha Brown in 1985, performed by the Trisha Brown Dance Company. The company is coming to the Gaillard Center as part of its 2026-27 season." Comedic operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" is…...