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  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. 7 minutes ago via HootSuite
  2. Aiken Choral Society to sing at Spoleto (Correction: The event is Saturday, June 9. The paper states June 8.) ow.ly/b9hZS 13 minutes ago via HootSuite
  3. @piggiepark_csra A few of us, too. I'm excited about the Tim Burton flick and Chernobyl Diaries. 25 minutes ago via HootSuite in reply to PiggiePark_CSRA
  4. Local shelters filled with pets in need of homes: ow.ly/b9gqH 28 minutes ago via HootSuite
  5. See a list of movies playing in theaters near Aiken this weekend. What's your favorite movie of this year? ow.ly/b8wVz about 15 hours ago via HootSuite
  6. Catch 'On the Sports Front' LIVE online tonight: ow.ly/b8oHl about 17 hours ago via HootSuite
  7. Tank'd Moose opens in The Alley: ow.ly/b8mCn about 18 hours ago via HootSuite
  8. Life magazine releases rare photos from 1955 Atomic bomb test: ow.ly/b88I4 about 20 hours ago via HootSuite
  9. Are you planning to attend the Memorial Day parade this Saturday? The parade may cause some delays downtown: ow.ly/b7WHZ about 22 hours ago via HootSuite
  10. BBQ Barn closes Aiken location: ow.ly/b7I9N about 24 hours ago via HootSuite
  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.... 4:26 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  12. Accused gunman in custody for attempted murder: ow.ly/b6LHy 1:17 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  13. Six area standouts named All-State for performances on soccer pitch: ow.ly/b6skO 10:00 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  14. Have you made any plans for Memorial Day? View a few options in this travel guide: ow.ly/b66IS 7:07 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  15. Sheriff calls for more funds at budget session: ow.ly/b64iT 6:47 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  16. Suspect sought for questioning in N.A. shooting: ow.ly/b55dk 12:53 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  17. Memorial Day parade, ceremony will be held to honor the fallen – View photos from last year's parade – ow.ly/b4Z2M 11:47 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  18. Rabid fox that bit woman captured and euthanized: ow.ly/b4A12 8:06 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  19. Congrats to these 9 high school softball and baseball players who made All-Star teams: ow.ly/i/DVoB 7:20 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  20. Over $16K in items stolen from school: ow.ly/b4nOP 6:32 AM May 22nd via HootSuite