Re enactors mark 149th Battle of Aiken School Day despite rain
About 2,000 students from Aiken Augusta and area joined a wet School Day re enactment of the 1865 clash between Union generals Kilpatrick and Wheeler. Organizers and volunteers served hardtack and hosted sutler tents while noting refugees and chaplain roles amid ongoing cannons and living history activities.
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Wagener councilman accused of harassing mayor
A Wagener councilman faces harassment accusations toward the mayor as an Aiken County Sheriff's Office report notes the subject may no longer serve on the council and could be denied pay.
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Wagener mayor reports harassment by town councilman over pay
Wagener Mayor Michael Miller tells deputies Councilman Joey Black posted a resignation on Facebook and hasn t attended meetings since October. Black disputes a resignation and says he still serves, while Miller alleges escalating harassment and a threatening comment about being within arm s reach of a gun. The Municipal Association notes verbal resignation claims and recommends a formal response letter.
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Weekend Schedule for Military Reenactment Event
The program lists public gates opening at 9 a.m. with a parade at 9:30 a.m. Tours, self guided visits to medical and engineer units, Citadel cadets, civilian campus, and a Battle of Aiken Part One at White Pond. Evening events include Soldier’s Salute and Great Revival commemoration followed by Unreconstructed’s dance. Sunday covers camp tours and a Soldiers Grand March.
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Area Deaths Prominent locals listed in Wagener and North Augusta
Deaths and funerals notice includes Earl A. Mixon of Wagener Henry Tillman and Patricia E. Rabon Woods of North Augusta and Ruth H. Evanch of North Augusta. Area obituaries list several local residents with service details forthcoming.
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Patty” Rabon-Woods
Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy With Mild March Warmth
Partly cloudy conditions continue with a high near 67 degrees and a low around 40. The forecast calls for a five day outlook with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation.
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