Symphony Guild closes out season in Etherredge Center concert
The Aiken Symphony Guild wrapup featured Dan-Wen Wei, a Chinese pianist living in New York, performing Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16 and Respighi works Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome with the Augusta Symphony. Wei praised Augusta’s reception as he prepares for future stops, while sponsors from Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Elliott, Davis and Co. received plaques. Upcoming shows include Manuel Barrueco on Sept. 26 and the Josef Hoffman Piano Competition events May 29-31 at Etherredge Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Augusta
China
Etherredge Center
Aiken Symphony Guild
Ottorino Respighi
Rome
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Elliott, Davis and Co
Manuel Barrueco
Josef Hoffman
Hoffman
Oklahoma city bombing case trims witness list at Geary Lake Park
Prosecutors report seven expert witnesses linked to Geary Lake Park evidence have been scratched including oil stain tire tread and insect activity experts. A gun dealer FBI explosives unit supervisor and a lighter link to the truck and materials were dropped as prosecutors face a 12 member jury. McVeigh 28 awaits trial on murder and conspiracy charges in the 168 fatalities. Jury selection neared completion as openings edged closer with limits on in court remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Nichols
Nichols
Herington
Kan
Associated Press
Geary Lake Park
McVeigh
FBI
Richard Matsch
David Williams
Justice Department
Williams
John Monroe Aims for Civil War Era Roles and Stage
John Monroe, a musical innovator with a career dating back to his 1974 self-titled debut, has performed with Tim McGraw and others and reached the Grand Ole Opry by 1995. He also acts in films like Glory and Gettysburg and lives in Clarks Hill. His Ghostrider album is sold at Home Polks Records and Radioactive Records in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
John Monroe
Tim McGraw
Restless Heart
Little Texas
Randy Foster
Darren Norwood
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Gettysburg
Andersonville
Clarks Hill
Polks Records
Radioactive Records
Augusta
Thomson
Greenwood
Motions Relating to Sorrows Files in Greenville Case
Judge will review Greenville Police Department personnel records to determine admissibility. Plebones protests use of deceased officer’s files while cautioning against sensationalism. Joy Sorrow and her father, Rev. Dennis Barden, attended. Sorrow left with prosecutors without comment. Sheppard appeared in court in prison garb, silent, and did not engage his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrows
Greenville
Plebones
Joy Barden Sorrow
Dennis Barden
Belton Pentecostal Holiness Church
Sorrow
Sheppard
Thurmond Pushes Peaches for Soldiers in Pentagon Letter
A staff of ten handled 1500 constituent requests with three focused on military issues. Senator Thurmond urged the defense secretary to order more peaches and domestically grown fruit for soldiers, arguing peaches improve health. A Pentagon spokeswoman said there’s no known outcome of the request, while noting efforts to provide more varied produce for the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Thurmond
South Carolina
Defense
Cadets to Attend Sensitivity Training at Citadel
Citadel cadets will skip regular classes Tuesday for a daylong sensitivity program stressing women’s role in the state military college. Sessions cover sexual harassment and demeaning language, officials say. The college previously allowed women. two of four female cadets left after the fall term amid hazing and harassment claims. Accusations by Jeanie Montavios and Kim Messer include clothes being set afire, being struck, and forced alcohol, with 14 cadets disciplined and investigations by SLED and the FBI ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandai Charleston
Citadel
State Military College
Tory
Jeanie Montavios
Kim Messer
State Law Enforcement Division
FBI
Also Mentioned on This Page
Symphony Guild
Wet
Wei
New York City
Oklahoma
United States
Linda Jones
Britain
Steven Burmeister
Burmeister
Roger Martz
Martz
Inroe
Ginny Souurm
SPCA
Wire Road
Holley House
Plus Tax & Beverage
Richland Ave
University Parkway
Aiken, South
Crolina
Opportunity
WTA
J. Paul Getty
Sam
Civic Center
7Th Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!