Bull Riding Bible Camp Mixes Faith and Rodeo Appeal
The Bull Riding Bible Camp in Windsor combines spiritual uplift with rodeo action. Organizers Gordon Cordel and participants like Josh Hearon highlight faith guiding the sport while supporters praise the event for keeping youth away from drugs and fostering community through bull riding.
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Windsor
Jason Cordel
Christ
Jeremy Aho
Josh Hearon
Amarillo
Texas
South Carolina
PBS
Columbia
Judy Sowell
Williston
Matthew Padgett
Saluda
Newberry
Thompson
Ben Baugh Cowboy
Bikers Aid Autism Charity In Fifth Annual Ride
Twenty two riders traveled from Aiken to the South Carolina Autism Society in West Columbia and back to raise funds for autism research and advocacy. Led by T Wayne Johnson and Richard Reeves the group planned a lunch stop at Batesburg and final return to New Ellenton.
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Aiken
Mission of Mercy
Motorcycle Club Abate
Aiken County
S.C
Batesburg
Infield Bar & Grill
New Ellenton
T. Wayne Johnson
Johnson
Richard Reeves
Marsha Hopkins
Esther
Csra Christian Bikers
Hopkins
CSRA
Call Johnson
South Carolina Autism Society
Ed Hammons celebrated at detachment change of command
Longtime leader Ed Hammons received a celebratory roast as James L Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment 939 in Aiken County marked its nine years of service. Jim Morris assumed command while Hammons remains active leading the Young Marines program and future membership efforts.
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Ed Hammons
James L. Hammons
Marine Corps League
Aiken County
Woodside Plantation Country Club
Hammons
Jim Morris
Morris
Albert Gosnell
Aiken Marine Corps League
Aiken
Gosnell
South Carolina
Chapel of Four Chaplains
Harry S. Truman
Army
Dorchester
Greenland
Michael Hunt
Fred Cavanaugh
Ronnie Young
Tommy Moore
Richard
Doc" Nolan
James Click
Ernest Busbee
George Gibson
Bob Besley
Wendell Hall
Ron Walker
Cavanaugh
Moore
Senate
U.S. Marine Corps
Doc” Nolan
Jim Vause
New Ellenton Woman Wins 500000 Powerball Prize
Margie Strait of New Ellenton bought the winning South Carolina Education Lottery ticket at Reid's store. She claimed a 500000 prize Friday after her ticket matched five of six balls in Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Strait said she was thrilled and told her husband, who initially didn’t believe her. The odds of matching five of six balls are 1 in 2.9 million.
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Margie Strait
New Ellenton
Reid’s
Strait
Barnwell Residents Die In Separate Weekend Accidents
Two Barnwell County residents died in separate accidents Saturday. Ava Bishop, 48, of Barnwell, died at 4 25 p m after an automobile crash on Govan Road in Barnwell County. Susan Frazier Chitty, 42, of Barnwell, died at 1 27 p m after a motorcycle crash on Shillings Bridge Road in Orangeburg County.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol
Barnwell County
Ava Bishop
Barnwell
Govan Road
Susan Frazier Chitty
Shillings Bridge Road
Orangeburg
Kids Day boosts Branches fundraiser at Aiken center
At the Aiken County Recreation Center Graniteville Saturday Kids Day hosted by The Branches Relay for Life raised about 400 dollars and moved indoors after rain. Activities included sack races musical chairs bowling and a water balloon toss with admission five dollars and raffle tickets two dollars. The event contributed toward a ten thousand dollar goal with more fundraisers planned including coffee sales at Al's Restaurant and a two dollar admission basketball game on May 14 at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Aiken Relay for Life event is set for May 20 at Aiken High School and is chaired by Theresa Mealing and Tandra Cooks.
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Graniteville
Aiken County Recreation Center
Relay For Life Team
Tandra Cooks
Graniteville Fire Department
Kimberly-Clark
Aiken Relay For Life
Theresa Mealing
Al’s
North Augusta
Lark Jones
NADPS
Lee Wetherington
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Aiken
Relay For Life
Aiken High School
Suzanne Stone
Masters action draws global gaze to CSAA
The Masters tournament unfolds this week and the CSAA venue becomes the focal point for golf fans worldwide. Local coverage previews key players, anticipated rounds, and the event's significance in the sport.
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CSAA
New cars and tech on display this week
A rundown of recently released vehicles and emerging technologies. Also notes April is Aiken’s Virtue month and lists Saturday’s lottery results including Pick 3 Pick 4 Powerball and Cash 3 4 Fantasy 5 and LottoSouth numbers.
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Cash
Fantasy
LottoSouth
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Information
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday and contact details for publisher Scott B Hunter and departments. It provides mailing address subscription rates EzPay options and delivery problem phone line with hours and payment policies.
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Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Aikenstandard
Aiken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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