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The 2nd Annual Aiken’s Top Dog event will take place soon in Aiken, bringing pet owners together for a day of fun.

Details on timing and location are expected to be announced shortly.

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Taj Aiken restaurant is moving to the old Casa Bella building on Chesterfield Street after Hotel Aiken construction forced its relocation — its last day on Richland Avenue is Sunday and the move will be completed by Sept. 13.

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Aiken’s Makin’ festival celebrates its 50th year on Sept. 11-12 when local stores and business owners take over Park Avenue downtown to showcase homemade items.

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USCA art professor Joseph Kameen will show his work 'Everything I Have' at the Aiken Center for the Arts and unveil his new mural at The Alley on Sept. 10.

An opening reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m., and he holds an Artist Talk on Oct. 1.

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Construction has begun on the new T.W. Josey High School College and Career Center in Aiken — work started on Sept. 4 and the project will offer updated facilities for academic and career training.

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Students from Aiken and surrounding areas attended CSRA College Night (Sept. 3) to explore college options, network with representatives, and register for a chance to win scholarships.

Over 127 colleges, technical schools, and military groups gathered to offer fee waivers and college application advice.

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SRNS received the South Carolina Workforce Champion Award on Sept. 1 at the Governor’s Mansion, recognized for its education outreach programs that linked thousands of students to careers at the Savannah River Site (award presented by Gov. McMaster and DEW) (state’s highest achievement in education and career development).

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Day One Fitness in Beech Island is using workout sessions as a fundraiser to support people with neurological conditions, including one local man with Alzheimer’s.

The gym plans to continue these sessions to provide ongoing community assistance (more details available at the front desk).

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Health experts advise residents to review recommendations for flu, COVID and RSV shots this fall.

They urge checking with local health providers for updated guidance on which vaccinations to get.

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Aiken resident Ron Basile, a regular at Aiken Golf Club since retiring in 2008, made holes-in-one on all five par-3 holes with his most recent ace coming last month on the 11th hole.

He credits his active lifestyle & frequent play with accurate tee shots for achieving this rare feat.

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Aiken-trained Mr Percy, under Neil Morris at Shannon Hill Farm, won the 150,000-dollar Jonathan Sheppard Memorial Handicap on Sept. 2 at Saratoga Race Course by a neck over Siennois.

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After wins against Josey and Lincoln County, the Patriots hold a 2-0 record as they prepare for a heated rivalry match with ARC and Westside – a contest local fans eagerly await.

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