Generations Park had an abundance of traffic, music and free, hot food Saturday, as the host site of the BBQ & Sweet Tea Festival, a creation of Antonio Jones, largely known for his work in real estate and as an entertainer.
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Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous citizen, 19 students in 10 Aiken County public schools had their outstanding lunch debts paid.
Aiken Performing Arts is proud to announce the magic and music of its 2022-23 season. From the classic sounds of Carole King, Louis Armstrong …
During the 2021-2022 school year, Savannah River Nuclear Solution’s (SRNS) provided education outreach to more than 60,000 students and educators.
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Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as food prices rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as food prices rise. Some shoppers are shifting to less expensive grocery pickup, while others are returning to the store. Experts say grocery delivery saw five years of growth in the first three months of the pandemic. In June 2020, grocery delivery was a $3.4 billion business. But by June 2022, that had fallen 26%. Consulting firm Chase Design says it's hard to get the delivery premium below $10 because of fuel and labor costs. That premium is tough for some consumers to swallow when food cost inflation is at a four-decade high. Read more
Saint Mary Help of Christians School took the first step Tuesday evening to expand its campus . Read more
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During the 2021-2022 school year, Savannah River Nuclear Solution’s (SRNS) provided education outreach to more than 60,000 students and educators. Read more
Kevin Harvick ends 65-race drought with 6th win at Michigan
Kevin Harvick got his groove back, fittingly at one of his favorite tracks
Kevin Harvick got his groove back, fittingly at one of his favorite tracks. Harvick ended a 65-race winless drought that lasted nearly nearly two years with his sixth victory at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. The No. 4 Ford pulled away from Bubba Wallace and the rest the field following a restart with 35 laps to go. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver took advantage of clean air, helping him coast to his 59th victory. Wallace finished second in his No. 23 Toyota followed by Denny Hamlin in his No. 11 Toyota. Read more
Joohyung Kim is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. The 20-year-old South Korean who goes by “Tom” made a name for himself at the Wyndham Championship. Kim shot 61 and captured his first PGA Tour title by five shots. That makes him an instant PGA Tour member and now he's eligible for the FedEx Cup playoffs that start next week. Rickie Fowler missed the cut but still managed to finish No. 125 in the FedEx Cup to advance. Justin Lower missed his card by three-putting for bogey from long range on the final hole. Read more
A favorite game of politicians, when reality does not conform to the facts they want, is to simply redefine reality. Read more