Family recalls birth in early hospital days and young life of son
Mrs. Cooper details the first days at the hospital before maternity, the easy birth aided by doctors, and a celebratory steak dinner. Their son grew up in Aiken County, graduated from Midland Valley High, studied at Nashville Auto Diesel College, and pursued diesel work in Augusta and on a Jacksonville tugboat before returning to Holley Tractor as a diesel mechanic.
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Cooper
Aiken County
Midland Valley High School
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Aiken
Augusta
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Puerto Rico
Holley Tractor & Equipment Company
Civil War reenactment delights third graders in Aiken event
Third grade visitors from Mead Hall toured a Civil War exhibit at The Carolina Star near Aiken. Students saw a ladies camp, a baby carriage, an old post office, inkwells, and artillery. Local reenactors led by Mike Potvin demonstrated weapons and daily life, while Franco-American students from Our Lady of Peace observed. The event runs through Sunday with hours daily and contact numbers for details.
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Mead Hall
Bobbie Winn
Aiken
Cate Robinson
Liberty Christian Academy
Mike Potvin
Jill
Aiken-Augusta
Pauline DeCaradelle Heyward
Justine Lewis
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School
Allie Garren
Our Lady of Peace
France
Elsa Tourneaux
Anne Charlotte Villat
Billy Yank
Johnny Reb
Roy Parrish Jr
Barnard E. Bee
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Carolina Star
S.C
Bus sna from 1A affects horticulture class
Gallman reported three of the buses were repaired and in operation by Friday afternoon. Transportation was on schedule this afternoon. Lt. Michael Frank of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office said the crimes were reported at 5 47 a m. The Bath Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the blaze.
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Gallman
Strom Thurmond Jr Nominated For Federal Prosecutor Post
Strom Thurmond Jr, a 28 year old with little courtroom experience, is the top federal prosecutor candidate in South Carolina, backed by political leaders including his father. Supporters cite merit and opportunity while critics cite inexperience. The elder Thurmond plans to retire next year, making this the son’s window to seek the post as he faces questions about qualifications. The family hails from Aiken, and Strom Sr remains a senior senator and Judiciary Committee member.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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South Carolina
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