Signs Change Rules at Lake and Woodlawn Avenues
North Augusta residents report a four way stop at the Lake and Woodlawn intersection effective today after city engineering and the South Carolina Highway Department pursued the change. City records show accidents there in 1999 and this year, with officials noting reporting nuances and citizen input guiding the action.
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North Augusta
Hammond Hill
Lake
Woodlawn
Tom Zeaser
State Highway Department
City Council
Tony Fallon
S.C. Highway Department
Zeaser
Tim Pearson
Pearson
Revolutionaries and rice highlight Rotary meeting in Aiken
Bill Bengtson reports Dr. George Fields outlines South Carolina's pivotal, costly role in the American Revolution. He notes 262 battles and skirmishes across sites like Cowpens and Kings Mountain, explains the rice economy and tensions with Britain, and cites ongoing private partnerships funding research and tourism with state and national groups. The Rotary Club meets Mondays at Houndslake Country Club.
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Rotary Club of
Aiken
George Fields
Spartanburg Methodist College
South Carolina
United States
Cowpens
Eutaw Springs
Ninety Six
Charleston
Camden
Fort Moultrie
Kings Mountain
National Park Service
S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and ‘Tourism
S.C. Archives and History Center
Palmetto Conservation Foundation
S.C. State Park Service
Scott Hunter
Fred Andrea
Houndslake Country Club
Cloggers Earn Regional Honors in Athens Competition
North Augusta Rhythm and Class Cloggers collected 27 trophies at a regional Athens contest winning Tiny Tot Elementary Young Adult and Adult divisions with lines exhibitions and fourcouple hoedowns. Individual honors went to Annie Tyson Lisa Solesbee Mamie Studdard Jessica Barkwick Quinton Gee Dustin Studdard. Duos Mamie and Krysta Studdard and Sarah Wellenhagen and Warren Underwood earned duo titles. Clogging evolution noted toward modern styles amid traditional roots.
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North Augusta
Athens
Annie Tyson
Lisa Solesbee
Mamie Studdard
Jessica Barwick
Quinton Gee
Dustin Studdard
Mamie
Krysta Studdard
Sarah Wellenhagen
Warren Underwood
Christmas Family Science and Math Nights at USC Aiken
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts the second Christmas Family Science and Math Night at USC Aiken today at 7 pm. Families with children aged 4 and up must reserve due to limited space for hands on activities telescopes outside and a planetarium show titled Tis the Season.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Ruth Patrick
USC Aiken
Tis the Season Planetarium Show Schedule and Fees
The program runs Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 7 and 8 pm through Dec 30. It explores holiday customs and the Star over Bethlehem. General public fees are 4 dollars for adults 3 for seniors 2 for students and 1 for USCA students faculty and staff Reservations can be made by calling 641813 or Augusta at 278-1967 ext 3313.
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Bethlehem
USCA
Augusta
No Plea Bargains and Mandatory Prison for Bank Robbers
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon urged no plea bargains bail or leniency for bank robbers saying the rise in bank robberies demands stiff penalties. He proposes five year mandatory sentences for gun use and a statewide robbery task force with a toll free tip line to aid arrests.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Charlie Condon
Charles Sheppard
FBI
Condon
McDonald's
Virginia
Richmond
Knucklehead Warranty Confession Sparks Family Newspaper
A writer recalls paying thousands for home repairs while ignoring a home warranty. He laments not calling the warranty company as the furnace and other appliances were fixed, revealing a self critical confession of wasteful spending and a repeated line knucklehead.
Home warranty reimbursement tale and policy reminder
A reader recounts calling a home warranty company for a recent repair and submitting a letter to the reimbursements department. The firm approved reimbursement despite contract language requiring prior approval, with a warning to call next time. The writer vows to always contact the company first to avoid future losses and hints at past debts.
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Mike
MHWC
Salvation Army Kettle Aids 400 Aiken Families at Christmas
Aiken Salvation Army seeks volunteers and donors for its Christmas Kettle campaign to fund food baskets and gifts for more than 400 households. Local schools and partners supply canned goods and toys for a December 21 22 distribution at the Belk building in Kalmia Plaza. Call 648 0461 to volunteer. recent gifts total 12 112 dollars.
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Salvation Army
Carter
Aiken
Aiken County
Marine Corps Reserve
Savannah River
Wjbf NewsChannel 6
Belk
Kalmia Plaza
Aiken Salvation Army
Call
ADPS Seeks Residents’ Opinions In Reaccreditation survey
Representatives of the Aiken Department of Public Safety and the University of South Carolina Aiken collaborate on a resident survey as part of reaccreditation. Dr Douglas Kuck chairs the sociology department. student Bill Harbert and former student Ramona Overton coordinate. Over 600 residents are randomly selected to reflect local opinions on safety and ADPS service.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
University of South Carolina Aiken
ADPS
Douglas Kuck
USCA
Bill Harbert
Ramona Overton
Kuck
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