Journey for a cause Texas man rides to raise stroke awareness
Leslie Fender rides a horse named Angel from Dublin Texas to raise awareness and funds for the National Stroke Association. He shares his recovery after a severe stroke left his right side paralyzed, prompting his cross country journey to inspire others.
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Angel
Huddle House
Dublin
Texas
Leslie Fender
Richland d Avenue
Sige
Washington, D.C
National
Stroke Association
Une
Christina Finley
Fender
Aiken
Area Deaths in Georgia and South Carolina
Obituary brief lists deaths of Barbara Pierce Wallace Murdock in Marietta Georgia Emma J Hambly Taylor and Gail Eugene Gene Casey in Aiken South Carolina Jean Finlayson Hunt in Aiken and Russell Wardell Odum in Graniteville plus a note on Deaths and Funerals 6A
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Emma J. Hambly Taylor
Aiken
Gail Eugene
Gene” Casey
Jean Finlayson Hunt
Russell Wardell Odum
Graniteville
USC Aiken bridge project back on track after delays
USC Aiken aims to complete a pedestrian bridge linking student housing and academic buildings across Robert M. Bell Parkway near the Convocation Center. Officials cite a decade of setbacks including a 2013 right of way dispute with a utility provider, though progress is claimed to have resumed.
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USC Aiken
Roberto Hernandez
Robert M. Bell
USCA
Deidre Martin
Martin
University
S.C. Department of Transportation
Job fair in Aiken highlights tough local job hunt
In Aiken 800 job seekers registered at a county job fair hosted by Aiken Technical College. Matthew Hendley laid off from Bridgestone reports difficulty finding work as 70 employers from fast food to staffing agencies attend. Dee Long also notes online hiring slows personal connections and worsens the job search amid a soft economy.
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Matthew Hendley
Bridgestone
Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
Hendley
Dee Long
Long
Employers and attendees share views on the event online
Video captures reactions from employers and attendees as they discuss the event. Viewers can watch the full story at aikenstandard.com for detailed quotes and perspectives from those involved.
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Aikenstandard.com
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Naval
Tsié
Igo, Felder
Amy Banton
Barbara Pierce Wallace Murdock
Marietta, Ga
Abby
Newberry Hall
Job
NPDA
Cffee
Crottock
DayBreak
John Doe
Alice Crotwell
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