Elvis Lives On as Tour Draws Massive Memphis Crowds
A visitor recounts a weekend in Memphis with Elvis impersonators and a packed tourist circuit. The tour features an audiotaped guide to Elvis’s house, a grave vigil drawing about 30,000 fans, a Memorabilia garage, and a popular gift shop scene selling Barbi es Loves Elvis dolls at 75 dollars each. Visitors describe long lines for food priced at 10 dollars and 7 dollars for peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcall
Elvis
Priscilla Presley
Belgium
Brazil
Australia
Savannah
Ride 97 seeks riders for Hitchcock Woods charity ride
Ride participants sought for Ride '97 through Hitchcock Woods on Sept 20. Sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association the event supports horse charities Hitchcock Woods Star Riding Program and the Aiken Heart Association. Fees vary by rider type with prizes and lunch included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock Woods
American Quarter Horse Association
Ing
Aiken Heart Association
Town council clash over excavation agreement sparks dispute
Council member Hank Rowland said the town attorney handled the excavation amid an agreement dispute. The matter involved $12,100 in evidence and a split over who should authorize the action, with one member advocating ignoring the letter. Police seek information on two suspects, described partially as a Black man 20-25, 6 feet, 130-150 pounds. Different details given for the second subject. Call ADPS at 642-7620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Draine
ADPS
Denny Left Wife Over Mortgage Payment Dispute
In Aiken County, a family court clerk said Denny was due to pay a first mortgage of just over 500 dollars while Mrs. Denny faced a second mortgage of about 300 dollars monthly. She suspects he fled after her mother’s death, possibly crossing to Canada, and plans to seek court enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Denny
Wachovia Sun Run Volunteers for Abuse Center Aid
The Wachovia Sun Run five kilometer race is set for August 28 to raise funds for the Bumble Center to Assist Abused Persons. Proceeds benefit the center and a contact number 648-2643 is listed for more details. Another event, the Alpo Canine Frisbee Disc Championship, happens August 23 at Virginia Acres Soccer Field 1700 Whiskey Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumbee Center
Virginia Acres
Whiskey Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tromis
Ater
Memphis
Rudy Mason
Margaret Fitch
John R. Cook
Aiken Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic
Claudia N. Gaughf
Aiken Dermatology
R —Ee Episcopal Day School of St. Thaddeus
Pendleton St
Hitchcock
Henry
Hank) Rowland
Rame
Denny Tom
North Augusta
York
Hear
Cary
Depp
Tahoe
Saban
Mney Packe
Cme
Jerry Aiken
Csraweb.com
Columbia Area
Amerisource Mortgage Corporation
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!