Equine Industry Study Committee visits Aiken for information
South Carolina lawmakers and supporters toured Aiken and Rye Patch to learn about the equine sector’s genomic impact and growth potential. The Equine Industry Support Measures Study Committee, in its second meeting, heard from local horsemen and SCTOBA president Jack Sadler about declines in horse numbers and training centers in Aiken and Camden.
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Ida strengthens as Louisiana braces for direct hit
Ida rapidly intensified toward a dangerous Cat 4 as residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico scrambled to prepare. Authorities warned of 130 mph winds, storm surge, and heavy rain with major highways clogged as people fled coastal areas near New Orleans. Governor Edwards noted improvements since Katrina and mobilized 5,000 National Guard in 14 parishes plus 10,000 linemen on standby. Volunteers urged voluntary evacuations while officials said one way routes would be used if needed.
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Two men convicted of murder in missing body case
In Aiken a jury convicts Denzel Jackson and Sha kel Dixon of murder in the 2019 death of Derrick Curry. Prosecutors say Curry was lured to Tony’s home and killed, his body placed in a tote and hidden. no body has been found and no death certificate issued. Tony testified to the events and a cadaver dog search near Williston Road yielded nothing.
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