Rally over Trayvon Martin case draws crowd in South Carolina
NAACP Chairman Philip Howell backed a national rally while critics urged due process after George Zimmerman, the watch captain in Sanford, cited Stand Your Ground to justify a non arrest. Activists call for justice as supporters and students join the vigil in Aiken.
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Thomas Pope
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Masters Week Brings Surge to Hammond's Ferry and Aiken
The Masters week boosts local eateries with Verney Carron noting 20 percent of yearly sales from catering as Hammond's Ferry fills up. Magnolia's in downtown Aiken reports inundated crowds last year with golfers and spouses dining late, while rain drives patrons indoors. The Masters opens with three practice days before Thursday's round, affecting local businesses across the region.
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Hammond's Ferry
Augusta National
Aiken
Cindy Gingrey
Magnolia’s
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