Aiken Standard Sports notes and reader comments
Abridged notes reference the Kiawah UBS Cup Golf Tournament and the North South game move to Coastal Carolina, plus reader concerns about SRS security and local political opinions. The letter column invites public feedback via Talkback and email while noting names may be edited for space.
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Georgia man charged in North Augusta stabbing incident
A 21 year old Georgia man Darolin W. McDowell of Marietta surrendered to North Augusta authorities on Saturday after allegedly stabbing 22 year old Larry D. Wright Jr. Wright was taken to the Medical College of Georgia in unknown condition. McDowell is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill and possession of a knife during a violent crime.
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Wood Storks Skip Augusta Aiken Field Trip
A birding trip by the Augusta Aiken Audubon chapter to Silver Bluff Audubon Center saw no wood storks. Lois Stacy and Christine Huzella enjoyed shore birds and mud flats while ponds drained to attract storks. Paul Koehler notes storks feed at night via touch rather than sight and a future Storks and Corks event is planned with wine tastings and reservations.
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Christine Huzella
Paul Koehler
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Valentine- Sagefield Winery
John Moore
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Brandon Cassidy
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Cheerleaders raise funds with car wash and yard sale
Aiken Cheer Extreme Booster Club held a car wash and yard sale fundraiser to cover uniforms and upcoming competitions for the Youth and Junior squads. Volunteers washed over 15 cars, donations were shared among workers, and organizers plan to repeat the effort while aiming to provide scholarship opportunities.
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Chris Mangelly Quartet to Play Hopelands Gardens Monday
The Hopelands Summer Concert Series hosts jazz and pop tunes by the Chris Mangelly Quartet at Hopelands Gardens on the Windham Performing Arts Stage. Andrew Parker notes Mangelly is a popular, longtime staple. admission is free with parking at Rye Patch and the Green Boundary Club.
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Rivera death row case lingers with possible trials in GA and SC
Justice Rivera, convicted of rapes and slayings including Ft Gordon Sgt. Marni Glista, awaits outcomes of potential Georgia and South Carolina trials. Other charges involve Tabitha Bossell, Melissa Dingess, and Tiffaney Wilson. officials weigh where to prosecute while seeking closure in Aiken County.
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Graniteville
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