Rock groups raise funds for Buffalo Philharmonic
Buffalos financially strapped Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra seeks help from six local rock bands including Fat Brat Only Humans and Wile E. Rokks at Rock for the Symphony II. The orchestra faces a 2.2 million deficit after payroll gaps and concert cancellations, with a $20 million fundraising drive planned.
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Fat Brat
Humen
Wile E. Rokks
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Steve Paschang
Deaths Norman Bennett Aiken Martin Hatcher Columbia
Obituary notices list Norman Bennett and Martin Hatcher among recent deaths with location markers Aiken and Columbia. The brief items reference page 7A for fuller details and calendar entries.
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Norman Bennett
Aiken
Martin Hatcher
Columbia
Braves Trade Murphy to Phillies in Weekend deal
Dale Murphy, longtime Braves star and former MVP in 1982 and 1983, was traded to Philadelphia for pitcher Parrett and two players to be named later. Murphy, 33, leaves Atlanta after 13 seasons with 371 career home runs and a .270 average this year, while the Braves receive prospects to be named. Houston shutout noted as Mike Scott pitched a three hitter in Atlanta's loss.
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Houston
Dale Murphy
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Murphy
Braves
Philadelphia
Parrett
Atlanta
Mike Scott
Ken Oberkfell Rove
Astros
Scott
Jett Parrett
Gas price hike spurs mixed reactions among motorists
In Aiken and across South Carolina motorists react to a gas price jump blamed on Middle East tensions. wholesalers report 5 to 10 cent increases since August with Milner Super Gas and Miner’s noting sharp daily shifts and a record day as they absorb higher costs.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Kuwait
Greg Ryberg
R&h ‘Maxxon
Depot Food
Kathryn S. Milner
Milner Super Gas Inc
Miner's
North Augusta
Milner
Ugly tie contest draws entries at Aiken Standard
Entries pour in for the Aiken Standard ugly tie contest with cash prizes for the three ugliest. Open to anyone, entrants bring their best ugly tie by Tuesday Aug 14. Winners notified Aug 18 and announced Aug 19 before the general public.
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Aiken Standard
Pan
Iraq Plans Pullout From Kuwait Delays Noted
Iraq said it will begin withdrawing troops from Kuwait in two days with a timetable for total exit uncertain. A spokesperson stated forces will stay if threats arise, while U.S. officials reported Iraqi advances near the Saudi border. President Bush warned Iraq against threatening U.S. interests and hinted at possible force.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Kuwait
U.S. State Department
Washington
Bush
U.S
Saudi Arabia
United States
NATO
Traq
Pork Rules The South In Barbecue Debate
Dr. Robert E. Botsch of USC Aiken and colleague Dr. William Brockington teach a Southern studies course that explores barbecue as culture and identity. They note pork dominates Southern cooking, while meat choices vary by region with beef favored by Texans and mutton by Kentucky, highlighting barbecue as both unity and division in southern life.
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Aiken County
Robert E. Botsch
USC Aiken
William Brockington
Botsch
USCA
South
Kentucky
Texas
Dr. Botsch
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Lexington
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