Purple Heart Day honor honoring veterans at local park
A Bath ceremony at Horse Creek Midland Valley Veterans Park marked South Carolina Purple Heart Day honoring Korea and World War II veterans. Speakers included Al Silvano of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and retired Army Colonel Donal Miller, with comments on Iraq action and education about past conflicts. The event featured the 434th Signal Corps Band from Fort Gordon and local participants from Army Navy Air Force and Marine Corps.
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S.C
Horse Creek
Midland Valley Veterans Park
Korea
America
al Silvano
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Europe
Pacific
Park
Donal Miller
China
North Korea
Saddam Hussein
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
434Th Signal Corps
Ginny Southworth
al J. Silvano
Orangeburg Woman Named S C Mother of the Year 2001
Joyce Rheney of Orangeburg was named South Carolina Mother of the Year for 2001. The honor highlights her family centered life, public service on the Orangeburg City Council, and role in community organizations.
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Orangeburg
S.C
Rheney
Rheneys
Joyce Rheney
South Carolina
Janet Cotter
Joyce
John Rheney Jr
John Ili
Betsy
Aiken
Bruce
David
Greenville
Emaither
Sewer rate cut proposed for nonhookup North Augusta users
North Augusta City Council discusses reducing winter based sewer rates for 76 customers who are not connected to the sewer line though available. The plan lowers charges to 17.61 inside city limits and 22.94 outside based on 4514 gallons monthly, with net annual revenue to drop. An ordinance to implement the change is expected at the next council meeting. The session also advanced Walnut Lane Park plans funded in part by Homesites Ltd with four donated lots valued at 17 500 each. Phase 1 includes a large and small playground, covered picnic tables, and a quarter mile walking trail.
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Jones
Finance Department
Walnut Grove
Charles Martin
Homesites Ltd
Butler's Mill
Walnutrove
Walnut Lane Park
Homesites
Walnut Lane
Martin
Severe Weather Awareness Week Planned Across South Carolina
Officials announce Severe Weather Awareness Week set for February 18 24 with activities from coast to hills. Aiken County Marie Jay Parker notes focus on traffic flow and evacuation routes likely flooded during heavy rains. Dr Bill Gallman says schools will conduct additional drills monthly and a statewide weather response drill will involve many agencies and amateur radio operators.
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South Carolina
Jay Parker
Aiken County
Aiken
Parker
Bill Gallman
Aikens County
North Augusta seeks more parking to aid riverfront growth
North Augusta officials and AA group members discuss parking shortages near Shoreline Drive as riverfront plans grow. City Administrator Charles Martin cites overlaps with Sertoma pavilion and Greeneway use while exploring mutually agreeable solutions with the 24 Hour Club and AA.
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North Augusta
Lark Jones
Club Incorporated
G & F Railroad
Heidelberg
Charles Martin
Shoreline Drive
Sertoma Pavilion
Sertoma
Greeneway
Martin
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Brian Randall
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Margaret Legg
William McKinley White
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John Atencio
Floyd Greene
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