Horse festival set for March in Aiken’s horse history
Aiken hosts a weekend festival on March 11 and 12 at the Festival of Horses marking the city’s long equestrian heritage. Activities include early-morning training-track observations, speed clocks, talks by renowned horsemen, and walking tours from the Green Boundary Club tracing famed horses and notable figures in Aiken’s equestrian past.
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Letterman Returns to TV After Heart Surgery
New York host David Letterman headlines his Late Show return with jokes about his quintuple bypass. He thanks the New York Presbyterian Hospital team on stage, fights back tears, and recalls doctors who saved his life five weeks earlier. The segment features six doctors and two nurses from the hospital.
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City loses maintenance on grace avenue whiskey road light
A traffic light at Grace Avenue and Whiskey Road, once handled by the city, is now maintained by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Eddie George of the Aiken Department of Public Safety warns that signal technician access could delay repairs, potentially causing safety issues for riders and drivers. Tony Fallon of SCDOT says no major problems have occurred. if needed, a fix could take up to four hours depending on technician availability.
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South Carolina benefits from hosting high profile primary
South Carolina saw tangible gains from the presidential primary with about 7 million spent by Bush and McCain campaigns plus up to 4 million by journalists, a small share of the 6.5 billion tourists spent in the state. Intangibles mattered more, as voters met candidates and the state gained national media balance after a rough year. Carroll Campbell’s influence rose, and analysts saw the SC role as pivotal for Bush’s nomination path. The primary turnout hit 565,000, more than double the 1996 level, signaling impact beyond dollars.
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Bush McCain Duel Heats GOP Race in Michigan Arizona
Detroit dispatch notes Michigan and Arizona Republican primaries as Bush and McCain exchange campaign charges. McCain accuses Bush allies of pressuring voters while Engler condemns Dem voting in GOP contests to influence November matchups. Delegates at stake include 58 in Michigan and 30 in Arizona as races intensify.
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