Good morning, Aiken.

Caleb Gilbert (former News Editor for The Journal) became the Aiken Standard’s new Executive Editor in late September and will boost multimedia reporting while maintaining print journalism.

He looks forward to engaging with local readers and serving the community.

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An Oct. 17 polo event named Galloping for Glory will raise funds for elite military veterans at Whitney Field.

Aiken veteran Lowell Koppert is organizing the contest (parachute demo at 5 p.m. and gates open at 3:30 p.m.) to support service members and their families.

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Aiken NAACP held its 45th Freedom Fund Banquet, marking 108+ years of service and unveiling a marker that commemorates a 1926 lynching; the marker will be formally dedicated at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Aiken County Courthouse.

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The SPCA Albrecht Center broke ground on a new veterinary clinic yesterday afternoon in Aiken, launching its *Furever* campaign to fund shelter repairs, an adoption van, and other upgrades.

The effort aims to meet immediate needs and support future growth.

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Fox Creek Predators, led by first-year coach David Sammons, will face the South Aiken Thoroughbreds tonight at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The young team, with a 1-4 record, aims to build on its progress as fresh varsity players gain valuable experience.

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