Aiken Posts Win in Dixie Youth World Series Opener
The Aiken All-Stars beat Virginia 6 1 in Gonzales to open the 13-14 Dixie Youth World Series as Roberts earned the win in six innings and Johnson protected the lead in relief. Gregg Park lost to Florida 13-3 in Texarkana and drops to the loser's bracket to meet Mississippi at 4 p.m. Alabama previously beat Mississippi 8-3.
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Sports Hall Of Fame Inducts Four Page 1B
Four individuals were inducted into the local sports hall of fame in a ceremony highlighted by tributes to their careers. The class featured prominent athletes and a coach whose contributions spanned decades in regional sports circles.
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Stones promoters eye possible Columbia concert at Williams-Brice
Promoters and University of South Carolina officials discuss a potential Rolling Stones show at Williams-Brice Stadium after football season. Columbia attorney Jack Swerling says talks remain open with Stones management and USC authorities. USC has denied a Sept 30 concert but promoters may explore alternative dates for Columbia.
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Local Weather Outlook Sunny High Near 100
Today will be sunny and hot with a high near 100. Tonight partly cloudy with a low in the mid 70s. Monday partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms, highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Details on Page 9A.
Deaths in several towns listed in brief notice
Death notices for Elizabeth Bettis Hempstean N Y Hattie L Brunson Edgefield Pete Busbee Windsor Ruth Butler Aiken Gail A Fisher Belton Ella Mae Richardson Glover Warrenville Brittany Elyse Maroney North Augusta John Henry Rankin Batesburg Barnie Kelly Sanders Windsor listed in regional obituary roundup.
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Edgefield
Pete Busbee
Windsor
Ruth Butler
Aiken
Gail A. Fisher
Belton
Ella Mae Richardson Glover
Warrenville
Brittany Elyse Maroney
North Augusta
John Henry Rankin
Batesburg
Barnie Kelly Sanders
Bush faces high risk as hostage crisis grows
President Bush confronts intensified hostage drama as Shiite cleric is seized and an alleged execution videotape surfaces. White House seeks to control message while aides urge coordinated diplomacy with Iran and other leaders amid the Lebanon crisis.
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Organization of the Oppressed On Earth
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Jay Allison
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Push For Pain Mutuel Betting Continues
South Carolina lawmakers push for legal pari mutuel betting on horses and greyhounds despite opposition and a key death. Proponents estimate $10 million annual revenue, 4000 jobs, and $200 million in economic development, while noting 43 states already permit it. Progress varies between House, Senate, and neighboring states as years advance.
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South Carolina
Elliott Tobe
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Senate
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North Carolina
Othniel H. Wiengel
St. Matthews
Saluda pool opens to blacks and whites after 34 years
A Saluda town pool that barred black swimmers for 34 years reopened Saturday to both races after church group complaints. Bernard Daniel, a black man, said it was about time. few people showed up in 100 degree heat. The land deeded in 1933 restricted use to white children, and the Jaycees had enforced the rule until the desegregation order following the incident with black youths. About five black families bought half-price memberships. turnout remained light as about 50 cars stopped for a look.
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Iran Refuses Bush Message on Lebanon Hostages
In Nicosia Iran says it will not accept a message from President Bush about Lebanon hostages. A UN official cited limited progress while Algeria leads efforts to win releases. Hezbollah factions list five Israeli prisoners and a Shiite cleric demand, as Israel weighs options beyond public debate.
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Heat wave grips Aiken as temperatures near 100
Residents endure extreme heat with humidity raising discomfort. Local officials urge cooling strategies and air conditioned public spaces as heat related injuries loom. Officials note no heat related injuries reported at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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