(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States. 1-2 It may happen as a result of lack of oxygen during or around birth, stroke, infection, a problem with metabolism or other problems that cause injury or affect the development of parts of the brain involved in movement control in the first few years of life. 3 CP is a permanent condition, affecting a person for their entire life. People living with CP typically have motor problems, which may include spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) or ataxia (poor muscle control), and many people have a mix of these motor disorders. 4 Dyskinesia due to CP (DCP) is one of the most disabling forms of CP and impacts approximately 10% to 20% of people living with CP. 5-6 According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), the combination of irregular and unpredictable movements (chorea) and twisting and repeating movements (dystonia) often disrupt activities and cause significant functional impairment, including the ability to maintain balance, walk or fine motor control. 7 Heather Riordan, M.D., Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, discusses the symptoms of chorea and impact on patients in a video shared on the CPF website here . About 30% of people with DCP are affected mostly by these involuntary and irregular movements (chorea), while dystonia is the predominant motor finding in the remaining 70%. 8 However, it is common for both chorea and dystonia movements to be present together. 6 For people living with DCP, these movements can occur in any region of the body, including the arms and legs, torso and face and may vary in severity. They are often triggered or made worse by stimulation or stress. Because dyskinesia can occur at rest and/or when actively using the body, the problems with movement are very burdensome in day-to-day living, with discomfort and pain affecting the quality of life for people and their caregivers. 9 Jen Lyman, mom to a son with DCP, highlights how dyskinesia makes communicating more difficult. "The most difficult thing about dyskinesia is watching my son struggle to do things that he wants to do, but the extra movements get in the way...special things, such as using a touch screen to video chat with his grandmother, are nearly impossible despite his best efforts to use his hands and fingers. Something so simple, yet so special for him should be effortless." DCP has a wide-ranging impact on the individual, including lifelong challenges with movement, a higher risk of other medical issues, a higher rate of mental health challenges and difficulties with communication. 10-12 "Those of us who have the privilege to serve patients with dyskinetic, hyperkinetic or mixed cerebral palsy see the functional impact of this very challenging type of tone every day," said Susan Biffl, M.D., Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Assistant Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "Patients face challenges with self-care, independence, mobility, communication, fine motor skills that affect occupational and recreational activities, swallowing, social interactions and even sleep. As this tone is variable, it is much more challenging to treat than more consistent tone issues, such as spasticity." Treatment Options There are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for DCP. Dystonia and chorea are often managed separately as they respond differently to various treatments, which can make treatment challenging. 3 Most drugs being investigated for DCP have focused on dystonia, and more research is needed to determine potential treatments for chorea. New treatment options are needed to help manage these movement disorders and improve daily function and quality of life for those affected. "After 20 years of caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, I continue to find those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy among the most challenging to treat, largely due to the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic options," said Joyce Oleszek, M.D., Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine. "There is an urgent need for more robust evidence to support pharmacologic treatments for this condition, given its profound impact on function, comfort and quality of life." Ongoing Research Clinical studies are important in the development of treatment options, allowing researchers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. The data from clinical studies are used to determine if an investigational treatment can be approved for use to treat certain disorders. There are ongoing clinical studies evaluating potential treatments for DCP, including one for chorea. Neurocrine Biosciences is conducting the KINECT ® -DCP clinical study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study investigating the study drug, valbenazine, for the treatment of DCP. The clinical study is currently enrolling children, adolescents and adults six to 70 years of age who have been diagnosed with DCP. "The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is excited to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences on this study," said Rachel Byrne, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. "We are proud to support strong research that can potentially bring meaningful change to the lives of those living with cerebral palsy." If you or someone you know may be eligible for this research study, please visit the study website for additional information here: FindADCPStudy.com . REFERENCES © 2024 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CAP-NBI-US-0115 12/2024 NBI-98854-DCP3018_11DecMatRelease_v1.0_25November2024shin bet 。

By COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives,” he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet’s clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” Related Articles National News | Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving National News | Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks National News | White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia National News | Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime National News | Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.

The Ducks lugged a four-game points streak in tow as they prepared to welcome the Seattle Kraken for the front half of a home-and-home set. It will begin Monday at Honda Center before migrating northward for its second leg on Wednesday in Seattle. Last season, the teams also faced off twice in three days, with both those games being played in Seattle. The Kraken won both by an aggregate score of 8-2 as part of a four-game season sweep, though neither team ended up qualifying for the postseason. This year, they’re both at exactly .500, thanks to recent surges –– the Ducks are 4-1-1 in their past six games and the Kraken are 5-2-0 in their last seven –– with designs on pushing upward in the Pacific Division standings. They’re also both coming off disappointing losses, with the Ducks blowing a two-goal lead to fall 3-2 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday and the Kraken coming up with too little, too late in the way of both offense and energy against the Kings on Saturday. Buffalo was opportunistic, twice dredging up goals from rebounds and scoring another off a turnover. For the Ducks’ part, they missed opportunities to shoot the puck, in some cases from prime scoring areas, once more. “We’ve still got to shoot the puck more,” Coach Greg Cronin said. “In the first period, I think Leo (Carlsson) had a 2-on-1 and the (defenseman) shaded towards (Alex Killorn), and he still passed. I think (Pavel Mintyukov) had one in the slot and he didn’t shoot it. It’s a strange mentality.” While Cronin lamented his team’s unwillingness to shoot yet again, former Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour was flummoxed by his Seattle teammates’ lack of pop in a loss to the Kings that he prevented from being a shutout with a goal in the final two minutes of the match. While Montour liked his squad’s late push, he thought they needed more hunger and consistency alike against the Ducks. “These games, we’ve got to be up for. Anaheim’s up next, we’ve got to come with desperation and get those points,” Montour said. Montour had nearly put the Kraken on the board with a booming one-timer and a second-chance effort that pinged the post in a game where his motor, wheels, and open throttle were on full display. Since his departure via trade in 2019, Montour has established himself firmly in the NHL. After parts of three seasons, including two truncated ones, in Buffalo, Montour moved onto the Florida Panthers. There, he scored a career-high 73 points two seasons ago, when the Panthers’ Cinderella run carried them to the Stanley Cup Final. Last season, they won the Cup in a contract year for Montour, who inked a seven-year, $50 million contract with Seattle as a free agent. He leads Seattle in defensive scoring and Jared McCann is its pace car when it comes to points. Another top offensive talent, Jordan Eberle, underwent pelvic surgery on Friday and was expected to miss around three months of action. Goalie Joey Daccord ranks in the league’s top 10 for both save percentage and goals-against average.NoneTrump's picks for key positions in his second administration

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MONDAY A community-wide Christmas Holiday kickoff will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, In downtown Johnston. There will be a reading of The Christmas Story and lighting of the town Christmas tree by Johnston Mayor Thomas Holmes at 6 p.m. There also will be food and craft vendors. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit johnstondevelopmentcorp.org . Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken . TUESDAY A Winter Revival will be held Dec. 3-5 at 7 p.m. nightly at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church, 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta. The Rev. Dr. Robert L. McGowens, pastor of Greater Galilee Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. For more information, visit greateryoungzion.org . The Rev. William B. Blount is the pastor. The AAA Homeschool and South Aiken Baptist bands will perform a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at South Aiken Baptist Church, 980 Dougherty Road. Those in attendance are welcome to join in and sing along with familiar Christmas carols. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Barb Rollins at 803-645-3292. Those who ordered greenery from the Aiken Garden Club will be able to pick up their orders Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. For more information, visit thegardenclubofaiken.com . The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com . Celebrate Recovery , a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com . The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com . The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. DEC. 4 An opening lecture for Keeneland Library's The Heart of the Turf traveling exhibit will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, 135 Dupree Place. The lecture is free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit cityofaikensc.recdesk.com or stop by the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The exhibit highlights racing's Black pioneers and runs through Jan. 17. Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter John Berry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The 28th annual Christmas with John Berry concert will feature popular classics like "Little Drummer Boy," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Let It Snow," "O Holy Night" and others. Tickets range between $35 and $65 depending on seat selection. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit johnberry.com . Keely Rhodes will give a lecture titled "Music and Merriment” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 139 Newberry St. S.W. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is part of USC Aiken’s Aiken in The Alley series. This lecture is sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes. An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com . The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org . DEC. 5 Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 19, in the creative lab on the first floor of the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Those attending should bring colored pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. To sign up or for more information, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. The Aiken Newcomers' Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The program will be a performance by MAiken Music. Reservations are required. The cost is $25 per person and is payable at the door. To make or cancel a reservation, call Amy Connolley (A-L) 973-670-1399 or Barb Novak (M-Z) 803-507-3356 or email newcomers29803@gmail.com . Reservations or cancellations are due by Thursday, Dec. 5. 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. DEC. 6 The 54th Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The event will feature vendors offering holiday decor, wood crafts, unique artwork, edible goods, jewelry, needlecraft and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3. The Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA will hold a Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit tcrim@acpsd.net . The Aiken Community Theatre will perform "A Christmas Carol" Dec. 6-14 at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. For more information, visit aikencommunitytheatre.org . The City of Aiken will hold its annual Festival of Trees Dec. 6 through Jan. 4 at the Center for African American History, Art & Culture, 120 York St. N.E. The festival will open at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with a tree lighting. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable will hold the Manes and Tails Gala from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Gaston Livery Stable, 1315 Richland Ave. E. The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and entertainment by Four Cats in the Doghouse. Tickets are $60 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Nov. 22. For more information, call Robert Gossett at 803-640-3836. The Village at Woodside will hold its annual tree lighting celebration from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at 110 Coach Light Way. This is a free event. The City of Aiken will hold its 36th annual Downtown Tree Lighting from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Newberry Street Festival Center. The event will feature music, the mayor and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3. DEC. 7 “Harold & The Purple Crayon," rated PG, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org . A Communal Pen Community Writing Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum, 406 Park Ave. The workshop is part of the Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit and serves as a springboard for participants to share their stories and experiences. Bobby Harley will facilitate. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit communalpen.com/events . A Christmas Artisan Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Library at Nona & Pops, 110 Park St. N.W., Wagener. Joye in Aiken will hold its Joye to the World! Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. Tickets are $50 per person. Students are free with ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Etherredge Center Box Office at 803-641-3305. The 54th Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The event will feature vendors offering holiday decor, wood crafts, unique artwork, edible goods, jewelry, needlecraft and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-642-7600 option 3. A Veterans Holiday Social will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at American Legion Post 192, 275 Legion Road, Evans, Ga. Attendees will be able to connect with fellow veterans, discover local resources and make new friends. For more information or to RSVP, email fredie86@gmail.com or call 803-522-0044. The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. DEC. 8 The Women of Woodside Holiday Home Tour will be held from 12:30-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. A tea and raffle will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit womenofwoodside.com . The Aiken Symphony Orchestra will perform its Home for the Holidays concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway. The concert will feature holiday music from around the world performed by the Aiken Symphony Brass Quintet and narration by Juanita Campbell. Tickets are $45 or $60 depending on seat selection. This concert is part of the 2024-25 Pops Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aikensymphony.com . A Jingle Jam Christmas celebration will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The event will feature indoor and outdoor activities and will include a petting zoo, hay rides, carnival games, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. This is a free event. The Aiken Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in downtown Aiken. For more information, visit downtownaiken.com . DEC. 9 The Women of Woodside will hold its annual Holiday Home Tour from 12:30- 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. A Tea and raffle will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at womenofwoodside.com . Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken . DEC. 10 The Aiken Newcomers' Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The program will be a performance by MAiken Music. Reservations are required. The cost is $25 per person and is payable at the door. To make or cancel a reservation, call Amy Connolley (A-L) 973-670-1399 or Barb Novak (M-Z) 803-507-3356 or email newcomers29803@gmail.com . Reservations or cancellations are due by Thursday, Dec. 5. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com . Celebrate Recovery , a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com . DEC. 11 The Senior Men's Club of Aiken will meet at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Woodside Country Club, 1000 Woodside Drive. The guest speaker will be Linda Johnson, lecturer and president of the Historic Aiken Foundation. Her topic will be Women of the Winter Colony. The cost is $30 per person and reservations are required. For more information about club membership or to make a reservation, call Rick Endler at 803-649-7697 or email afendler@bellsouth.net . An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com . The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org . DEC. 12 A Stuffed Animal Sleepover will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Wear your jammies and bring a stuffed animal for a sleepover. Enjoy snacks and activities from 5-6 then leave the stuffies for a sleepover. Pick them up starting at 10 a.m. and see what they got up to. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2. The Aiken Singers will perform their Christmas Time is Here Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. They will also perform at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. The public is welcome to come sing along and celebrate the season. An AARP Driver Safety Course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Aiken County Recreation Center, 917 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. For more information or to register, call 803-671-0821. The Aiken Downtown Development Association will hold its Night of 1,000 Lights from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in downtown Aiken. 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. DEC. 13 The F riends of the Aiken County Historical Museum will hold a Holiday Tea from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the museum 433 Newberry St. Attendees can relax and enjoy a traditional English tea and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the museum. Tickets are $40 per person or $140 for a table of four. Reservations are needed by Dec. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit achmfriends.org . The Town of Wagener will hold its Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. DEC. 14 A crafts and gifts sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W. More than 12 local vendors will be on hand selling handmade crafts. For more information, email imini@aikencountysc.gov . The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Suzuki Strings Augusta will perform Saturday, Dec. 14. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. The third annual Langley Pond Christmas will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Langley Pond Park, 113 Langley Dam Road. Santa will sail in around noon. The event will feature opportunities for photos with Santa, food and craft vendors, entertainment and more. For more information, call 803-642-7557. A Hometown Christmas Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Boondock Farms, 755 Foreman St., Jackson. The event will feature a farmers market, craft show, vendors, food trucks, live music and more. For more information, visit boondockfarms.com . A Jingle & Mingle event will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at DAV Chapter 43, 2194 Columbia Highway N. The event will feature food, dancing and music by DJ Mailman. Admission is $12. For more information, call 706-495-8351. The City of Aiken will hold Breakfast and a Book with the Clauses will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. N.W. The cost is $5 per person. All ages are welcome. Registration is open Nov. 11 through Dec. 7. For more information or to register, visit coa.page/pfaa. The Wagener Christmas Parade will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade will begin at the middle school. The Town of Burnettown will hold its Christmas Fest from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3187 Augusta Road, Burnettown. The event will offer photos with Santa, face painting and vendors. The Christmas in the Valley Parade will follow at 3 p.m. For more information, call 803-593-2676. The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. DEC. 15 The Aiken Youth Choirs will hold their holiday concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Aiken's First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield S. N. The concert, titled Here We Come A Caroling, will feature Belles Canto, Bellini and Bound to Sing. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. For more information, email directors@gmail.com . The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Aiken Tuba Christmas will perform Sunday, Dec. 15. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. The Aiken Choral Society will perform a Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. N.W. The Hoofbeats and Carols parade will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in downtown Aiken. DEC. 16 The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Horse Creek Ensemble will perform Monday, Dec. 16. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken . DEC. 17 The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The East Aiken School of the Arts will perform Tuesday, Dec. 17. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. A book club will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Groups A and B will discuss "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote. Sign up at the information desk on the 2nd floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3. The Aiken Singers will perform their Christmas Time is Here Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. They will also perform at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. The public is welcome to come sing along and celebrate the season. The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Living Hope Fellowship Church, 2550 Old Dominion Road. Players of all levels and anyone interested in learning to play are welcome. All acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call Gary Warnock at 740-352-7819. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com . Celebrate Recovery , a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com . DEC. 18 The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. The Sheriff's Pipe and Drums will perform Wednesday, Dec. 18. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com . The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org . DEC. 19 The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic event will be held from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Adults, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to practice performance skills in front of a small audience, receive feedback and get inspiration. The evening will be co-hosted by Tamell "Big" Bailey and Cathy Benedetto. The featured artist will be Cathy Bohannan. Those wishing to participate should sign up when they arrive at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the event. A Kids' Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Read or listen to any book that takes place in winter or a cold climate and join a discussion with snacks and an activity. This book club is for ages 5-10. Younger siblings are welcome; some toys will be available for them during the program. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2. The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Aiken High School will perform Thursday, Dec. 19. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. DEC. 20 A Teen After Hours event will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Attendees will be able to make pop sockets and buttons while enjoying snacks and playing board games. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2. This program is for children grades 6-12. The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Renovate Ballet will perform Friday, Dec. 20. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. The Aiken Civic Orchestra will perform a concert titled It's the Holiday Season at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trailwood Ave. The Aiken Singers will join the orchestra. The performance is part of the Pops Series. Admission is free, but a donation of $25 is suggested. For more information, visit aikencivicorchestra.org . DEC. 21 “The Wild Robot," rated PG, will be shown at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For more information, call 803-642-2020. The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. THe South Carolina Brass Band will perform Saturday, Dec. 21. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. DEC. 22 The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Town Creek Baptist Church will perform Sunday, Dec. 22. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. DEC. 23 The 32nd annual Christmas in Hopelands event will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14-23 in Hopelands Gardens. The walk-through exhibit features over 2 miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Josh Martin will perform Monday, Dec. 23. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service. All guests should use the shuttle service; shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken . DEC. 24 The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com . Celebrate Recovery , a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com . DEC. 25 An ACBL Sectional Bridge Game is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center, 841 Edgefield Ave. For more information, email AikenBridgeClub@gmail.com . The Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St. S.W., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum features exhibits and resources related to the Savannah River Site and the Cold War. Admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-1437 or visit srsheritagemuseum.org . DEC. 26 4 Cats in the Doghouse play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at The Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave. DEC. 27 DEC. 28 The Back to Basics Alcoholics Anonymous group will meet in-person at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 961 Trail Ridge Road. Masks are encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. DEC. 29 DEC. 30 Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken . DEC. 31 A Noon Years Eve Party will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. Ring in the new year with fun activities, snacks and dancing. For children ages 1 and older. For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2. The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive. Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. For more information, email aikennaranon@outlook.com . Celebrate Recovery , a 12-step group for men and women, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road. The Depression Anxiety Bipolar Support Group of Aiken and Surrounding States will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting App. For more information contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email manicgh@yahoo.com .

Down the Line: Former Virginia Peninsula CC basketball player working for Los Angeles Lakers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler's staff in 2020, becoming the majors' first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt — the AL Manager of the Year. With Cleveland, the 34-year-old Nakken will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Her exact duties are still being determined. "We thank Alyssa Nakken for her incredible contributions to the San Francisco Giants and for trailblazing a path for women in sports,” the Giants said in a statement on Friday. "Her leadership, dedication, and passion for the game have inspired countless individuals, and her impact has been truly transformative for the Giants organization and the baseball community. “As she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her career, we have no doubt that she’ll continue to inspire and achieve great things. We wish her and her family nothing but the best.” Nakken is the second on-field female coach hired by the Guardians. In 2023, the club brought in Amanda Kamekona as their hitting development coach for their year-round training academy in Goodyear, Arizona. Last season, she was an assistant hitting coach at Double-A Akron. Kamekona was twice a third-team All-American at UCLA after transferring from Cal State Fullerton. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbAdvisors Asset Management Inc. Increases Position in AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPF)

First Hawaiian, Inc. COO to Leave the Company in March 2025

Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN – Free Report ) by 51.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 11,190 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,789 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in ManpowerGroup were worth $823,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAN. Tidal Investments LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ManpowerGroup by 179.7% during the 1st quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 17,327 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,345,000 after buying an additional 11,132 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC lifted its stake in ManpowerGroup by 5,109.1% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 7,449 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $520,000 after acquiring an additional 7,306 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd grew its position in ManpowerGroup by 140.0% in the first quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd now owns 20,437 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,587,000 after acquiring an additional 11,921 shares in the last quarter. Burney Co. increased its stake in shares of ManpowerGroup by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Burney Co. now owns 17,607 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,367,000 after purchasing an additional 353 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of ManpowerGroup during the 2nd quarter valued at $667,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.03% of the company’s stock. ManpowerGroup Stock Up 2.8 % ManpowerGroup stock opened at $62.48 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 1.15. ManpowerGroup Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $59.35 and a fifty-two week high of $80.25. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $67.49 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $70.65. The firm has a market cap of $2.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 79.09 and a beta of 1.46. ManpowerGroup Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 2nd will be given a $1.545 dividend. This represents a $6.18 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.89%. This is a boost from ManpowerGroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.01. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 2nd. ManpowerGroup’s dividend payout ratio is currently 389.88%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of ManpowerGroup from $78.00 to $74.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 18th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on ManpowerGroup from $78.00 to $71.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on ManpowerGroup from $87.00 to $71.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ManpowerGroup currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $76.60. Get Our Latest Report on ManpowerGroup Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CFO John T. Mcginnis bought 8,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 23rd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $62.28 per share, with a total value of $498,240.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 70,639 shares in the company, valued at $4,399,396.92. This represents a 12.77 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . 2.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. ManpowerGroup Profile ( Free Report ) ManpowerGroup Inc provides workforce solutions and services worldwide. The company offers recruitment services, including permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment of professionals, as well as administrative and industrial positions under the Manpower and Experis brands. It also offers various assessment services; training and development services; career and talent management; and outsourcing services related to human resources functions primarily in the areas of large-scale recruiting and workforce-intensive initiatives. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MAN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for ManpowerGroup Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for ManpowerGroup and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .