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Several Aiken County residents shared some thoughts this month on their memories of D-Day, looking back to their childhood or teenage years and a titanic invasion of northern France June 6, 1944.
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Spirit's first Columbia Airport passengers praise new NYC-area flight for affordability, convenience
In interviews, passengers waiting to board for Newark said they were glad to have a direct link to the country’s largest metro area they saved at least $100 compared to flying out of Charlotte, nearly two hours away. Read moreSpirit's first Columbia Airport passengers praise new NYC-area flight for affordability, convenience
DMV closing branch in one of SC's fastest-growing towns. Local leaders are worried about the timing.
The nearest DMV offices are 9 miles from the site in Columbia, SC, and 20 miles away at the Winnsboro location. One local leader said the move "doesn't make sense." Read moreDMV closing branch in one of SC's fastest-growing towns. Local leaders are worried about the timing.
Blacksmithing might be a nearly 4,000-year-old trade, but artists across South Carolina are keeping the flame alive with artworks and toolmaking. Read moreBlacksmith artists guild keeps the flame of ancient tradition alive in South Carolina
What's happening today
The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 30. The Aiken Brass Band will perform at 7 p.m. June 9 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Read moreToday’s events for June 8
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