Moore expected to announce bid for South Carolina governor
Sen. Tommy Moore a longtime Columbia legislator signals a 2010 gubernatorial run during the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention in Columbia. Close aides say the announcement would come at the annual meeting as Moore criticizes Gov. Sanford’s education policy and touts increased per pupil funding. Moore has previously considered higher office and is viewed as a key statewide contender.
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Aiken Standard
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Democratic Party
Williamson Aims for Top Pick In Draft
Troy Williamson, a South Carolina wide receiver, forwent his senior year to turn pro. His speed and progress have boosted him toward a likely top-20, possibly top-5, selection in the NFL draft. Teams such as San Diego Carolina and others show interest as he eyes a landmark first round.
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South Carolina
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Williamson
Augusta
San Diego
Sports Illustrated
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Troy
Michigan
Braylon Edwards
Southern Cal
Mike Williams
NFL
Jackson
Earth Day Brings Fun To Aiken Nature Day
About a dozen organizations gathered along Price Avenue in Carolina Bay for Earth Day activities. Children, including five year old Alexander Gilles and his brother Anthony, explored displays from Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society while teens from Phinizy Swamp Nature Park studied organisms and chemistry.
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Carolina Bay
Planet Earth
Alexander Gilles
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Anthony
Joan Howard
Evans
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Phinizy Swamp
Augusta
Former Ag Commissioner Sharpe Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison
Former State Agriculture Commissioner Charles R. Sharpe was sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting in January he took money to cover up a Wagener area cockfighting ring. He received three years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to extortion and making a false statement to a law enforcement officer.
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Charles R. Sharpe
Sharpe
Nity Service
Storms cause downed limbs and power outages in area
Heavy storms moved through Friday bringing rain and wind that toppled trees, blocked roads, and triggered many emergency calls. Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt noted downed limbs on a car but no injuries were reported. city crews cleared most blocks quickly. Power outages were reported as responders worked through the scene.
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Aiken Public Safety
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