Aiken Community Band to perform in Hopeland Gardens today
The Aiken Community Band performs at 7 p m in Hopeland Gardens featuring 45 local musicians under Alex Henderson. Free concert by Aiken Parks and Recreation, with rain venue at South Aiken High School. Parking at Rye Patch. Bring lawn chairs.
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Five Favorite Trees Named by USC Aiken Official
Dr. Harry Shealy USC Aiken assistant chancellor for development and financial affairs, who is also a botanist, lists his top five trees: Longleaf Pine Magnolia White Oak Live Oak and Dogwood.
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USC Aiken
Contested Gas Prices Stir Local Crossed Wires
In Horse Creek Valley residents voice ire over Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait driving gas costs upward. A Graniteville overpass banner urges action against Hussein while Aiken County Public Schools official James Gallman is spotlighted by a desk sign declaring a strict motto.
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Aiken County
Solicitor Defends Dropped Charges In Lanier Case
Solicitor James Anders says no special treatment occurred in dropping charges against J.H. Lanier III and two of his sons and against Herman Snyder’s son. He defended the decisions amid scrutiny after Lanier resigned following an intervention involving FBI agent Fred Verinder.
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Barnwell Mayor Rodman Lemon Steps Down After 20 Years
Mayor Lemon, a Barnwell native and longtime leader, announces retirement at 74 to focus on family, golf, and his horse. He credits teamwork with city departments and officials for steady progress and says his son Edward will run for city council as his successor term ends September 30, with the next election on September 4.
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SLED Agent Trial Set After Aiken County Shooting
Aiken County General Sessions Court plans to begin Tuesday for SLED agent James Collins 48 of North Augusta charged with murdering Tony Bonnette 27 of Orangeburg on February 20 in the Rainbow Terrace Motel parking lot Clearwater Bonnette died three hours after being shot Collins reportedly drove with his wife to the motel in his personal car no weapon found near Bonnette Collins a SLED veteran since 1971 is described as a good officer by spokesman Hugh Munn Judge Hubert E Long will preside over an August 19 session at the Aiken County Judicial Center located at Park Avenue and Chesterfield Street.
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Downtown merchants host school festival in Aiken
Downtown merchants launch the Celebrated School is Great festival August 23 to 25 to raise funds for Aiken County schools. USC Aiken night on August 23 will draw about 400 freshmen, plus a bake sale walk a thon and cheer contest. Proceeds benefit USCA Alumni Scholarship and county arts programs. Bake sale supports books. contact Rita Hardin or Bill Cullum for details.
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Mitchell criticizes entrapment after Barry verdict
Spartanburg State Senator Theo Mitchell denounces FBI sting tactics targeting black leaders amid Marion Barry’s mixed jury verdict. He argues investigations reflect a national pattern and warns against setting up officials for entrapment while noting Barry’s charges carry up to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine.
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K-Reactor pipes not delaying December restart
Savannah River Site officials say the K-Reactor restart in December will not be delayed. A cooling pipe segment will be replaced due to possible cracks, delaying refueling by about a month according to Jim Morrison, systems integrity manager. Earlier inspections detected markings on the pipe. officials say the latest test prompted a reinterpretation of data and a replacement decision by inspectors.
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Clemson Botanical Garden Could Become Top Attraction
Clemson University seeks to expand its Botanical Garden to host recreation, culture, research, conservation, and preservation. Officials say 100000 yearly visitors could rise to 500000 with plans, funded mostly by private sources, over the next two decades, expanding from 350 acres with notable holly and camellia collections.
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