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Would new Aiken chicken plant mean closure of West Columbia slaughterhouse?
The State McClatchy via AOL· 4 weeks agoSpeculation has surfaced about whether building a chicken processing plant in Aiken would prompt the...
Equine Rescue of Aiken breaks ground for new rescue center at farm
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 29—More than a year after a fire destroyed an eight-stall barn at its farm, Equine Rescue of Aiken held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the new structure that will replace it. "This ...
Former Aiken County state senator Michael Laughlin dies
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 1—The man who became one of the youngest members of the South Carolina Senate died last Tuesday after an accident at his home. Former S.C. Sen. Michael Laughlin represented parts of Aiken ...
Triple Crown: Ticketing and parking info for 2023 Triple Crown
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 11—The Aiken Triple Crown is comprised of the Aiken Trials, the Aiken Spring Steeplechase and Pacers & Polo. The Aiken Standard has compiled ticket and parking information for each event ...
This week: See James Gregory or Nike Peach Jam; go to a festival or school supply giveaway
The Augusta Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLooking for something to do this week? Staged shows include a laugh-filled night with stand-up...
Clouds disperse in time for Aiken Spring Steeplechase festivities
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 25—Umbrellas, sunglasses and festive hats all had a place in Saturday's activities at Richland Avenue and Old Wagener Road, with the 56th running of the Aiken Spring Steeplechase starting ...
Roping Aiken competition transforms downtown into cowtown
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 22—"We're turning downtown into cowtown," declared an enthusiastic D.J. Dillon prior to the start of Roping Aiken, which was held Aug. 20 at the Newberry Street Festival Center. There was ...
Topic Changer scores come-from-behind victory in $30,000 Holiday Cup
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOct. 30—Does it get any better? For Frank Mullins, maybe not. The new president of the Aiken Steeplechase Association enjoyed what he described as a "fantastic day" during the Aiken Fall Steeplechase ...
Harness Races set for Saturday at McGhees' Mile in Aiken
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 8—Standardbreds will be charging down the stretch during the Bruce McGhee Memorial Harness Races on Saturday at McGhees' Mile in Aiken. While competing, the horses will be pulling their ...
Aiken veteran helps etch military memories in stone via Korean War memorial in Washington, D.C.
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 11—Richard Johnson, serving in the U.S. Army, saw plenty of Korea during the early 1950s, and over the past couple of years, the Barnwell County native has focused much of his attention ...
