Hong Kong Returns to China After British Rule Ends
On the eve of the handover, China pledged to respect Hong Kong autonomy while troops waited at the border. Residents faced mixed feelings as Chris Patten bid farewell and diplomats pressed for a free posthandover Hong Kong with preserved freedoms and capitalism.
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Hong Kong
Britain
China
Beijing
Jiang
Chris Patten
Patten
Madeleine Albright
Robin Cook
Albright
Books on their minds by NinaJ
Sue Harding drives the Bookmobile for 11 years on a four-county route adding new titles weekly. The mobile library serves nursing homes schools and rural areas with pre packed bags to aid readers who cannot access a brick and mortar library.
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Kalmia Landing
Sue Harding
Aiken-Barnwell-Bamberg-Edgefield
Sunny Craft Show Shines on Second Day at Aiken Center
Bright sun lifts spirits at the Experience Aiken Craft Show on Sunday at the H.O. Weeks Activities Center. Vendors and families enjoy rides, food, and sales after a soggy start, with outdoor stalls thriving and kids gaining confidence at the orbitron ride.
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Ginny Southworth
Lynne Clarke
Lauren
Samuel
Experience Aiken
Claudia Orth
Chute N’ Star
Obituary notices list four local deaths on page five
Death notices report Allen Drew Owens of North Augusta Albert R Parkman of Johnston Eleanor Upchurch of North and Joanne T Rainsford of Edgefield. The obituary notices appear on page 5A with brief biographical details.
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Allen Drew Owens
North Augusta
Albert R. Parkman
Johnston
Eleanor Upchurch
Joanne T. Rainsford
Edgefield
Georgia Lottery Draws Announced For Cash 3 And Fantasy 5
The Georgia Lottery releases winning numbers for Cash 3 22 with midday draw, Cash 3 48675 in straight play, and Fantasy 5 12 18 19 96 with prize potential.
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Cash
Fantasy
Local shelters struggle with rising intake and low adoptions
Shelters in Aiken County report about 1000 animals deposited monthly by SPCA, ACAS, and TEARS with fewer than 20 percent adopted. TEARS is at capacity while ACAS nears full, as staff blame vacation lulls and urge spaying neutering.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Aiken County Animal Control Shelter
True Ethics For Animals Rescue Sanctuary
Renate Shinsky
SPCA
Aiken County Animal Control
Sandy Larsen
Aiken Elementary Team Wins State Knowledge Master Title
Aiken County students excel across areas from sports to academics. Aiken Elementary School’s Knowledge Master team of five fifth graders won the state championship and ranked 29th worldwide, coached by Virginia Stevens.
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Aiken County
Aiken
South Carolina
Kelly Parkman
Kimberly Hoover
Tracey Harris
Jeremy Harley
Brandon Kearse
Virginia Stevens
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