Neil Armstrong obituary recalls the moonwalker’s quiet legacy
Neil Armstrong died at 82 on a Saturday after a life as an explorer who walked on the moon. USC Aiken astronomy professor Dr. Neil Miller recalls Armstrong as a uniquely American hero who remained low key and focused on teaching and business after NASA, not chasing fame.
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Aiken Soccer Cup draws teams with polo venue appeal
The Aiken Soccer Cup uses equestrian polo fields at Powderhouse and Whitney as key attractions for 100 plus teams from South Carolina Georgia and North Carolina. Tournament director Kim Bryan notes the venues allow all games to be held close together and praise the fair treatment and quality of competition. Mecklenburg Union Football Club's Seth Leonard, visiting from Charlotte, commends the event's organization and venue quality while noting profits and infrastructure costs support the community.
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Storm forces GOP to scrap first day of Florida convention
Tropical Storm Isaac nears Florida prompting GOP leaders to cancel day one events in Tampa while the convention is still called to order Monday forecasters warn of heavy wind and rain. Romney’s nomination moves to Tuesday with four days of speeches remaining.
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