Cotton Still King in Aiken Despite Global Glut
Longstanding Aiken County cotton industry remains strong amid rising worldwide production. Local farmer Jown Brown reports 2012 as a good year with about 1,000 acres harvested and yields above average, though prices have fallen from $2 per pound to around 80 cents. The piece notes U S mills use only about 20 of bales, China leads global production and price supports vary, with the article suggesting further details on page 4A.
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China
Black History Parade Rescheduled For Today In Aiken
The Black History Parade, originally set for Saturday, was postponed due to inclement weather. In South Carolina several counties faced snow sleet and hail with driving conditions treacherous. The parade will start at 2 p.m. on Florence Street near the American Legion Post 212 and proceed to the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, with setup beginning at 1 p.m. on Florence.
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South Carolina
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Columbia
Greenville
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American Legion
Hampton Avenue
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Kershaw Street
Florence
Bank robber reaches out to those he hurt
A Monday appeal unfolds as Bryan Keith Cumbee and accomplices contact victims including Augusta Loree Pope Aiken Edward Baker Rita Moore and John Samuel Johnson Jr from Honolulu Hawaii. The case centers on a bank robbery and subsequent outreach to those harmed.
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Augusta Loree Pope
Aiken
Edward Baker
Jackson Rita Moore
John Samuel Johnson Jr
Honolulu
Hawaii
Aiken County Examines Sex Education History in Schools
A two part series discusses health and sex education in public schools beginning with how the Clive Health Education Act of 1988 standardized lessons. It covers time in grades KS through 12, focus on abstinence, pregnancy prevention, STD prevention, and who approves materials. The New Morning Foundation commissioned a report marking 25 years since the act.
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