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aikenstandard

  1. RT @piggiepark_csra: Yes, that's the one. You're quite the movie-goer! I haven't missed a Burton flick in the theaters yet.
  2. Aiken Choral Society to sing at Spoleto (Correction: The event is Saturday, June 9. The paper states June 8.) ow.ly/b9hZS
  3. @piggiepark_csra A few of us, too. I'm excited about the Tim Burton flick and Chernobyl Diaries.
  4. Local shelters filled with pets in need of homes: ow.ly/b9gqH
  5. See a list of movies playing in theaters near Aiken this weekend. What's your favorite movie of this year? ow.ly/b8wVz
  6. Catch 'On the Sports Front' LIVE online tonight: ow.ly/b8oHl
  7. Tank'd Moose opens in The Alley: ow.ly/b8mCn
  8. Life magazine releases rare photos from 1955 Atomic bomb test: ow.ly/b88I4
  9. Are you planning to attend the Memorial Day parade this Saturday? The parade may cause some delays downtown: ow.ly/b7WHZ
  10. BBQ Barn closes Aiken location: ow.ly/b7I9N
  11. Take a consumer survey for a chance to win a $100 gas card. There are a few more cards to give away. Survey ends Tuesday....
  12. Accused gunman in custody for attempted murder: ow.ly/b6LHy
  13. Six area standouts named All-State for performances on soccer pitch: ow.ly/b6skO
  14. Have you made any plans for Memorial Day? View a few options in this travel guide: ow.ly/b66IS
  15. Sheriff calls for more funds at budget session: ow.ly/b64iT
  16. Suspect sought for questioning in N.A. shooting: ow.ly/b55dk
  17. Memorial Day parade, ceremony will be held to honor the fallen – View photos from last year's parade – ow.ly/b4Z2M
  18. Rabid fox that bit woman captured and euthanized: ow.ly/b4A12
  19. Congrats to these 9 high school softball and baseball players who made All-Star teams: ow.ly/i/DVoB
  20. Over $16K in items stolen from school: ow.ly/b4nOP