Buffa’s Poet Bertha Hrynyk Signs Book at Nancy Carson Library
Author Bertha Gaskill Hrynyk of Edgefield County holds a book signing for The Best of Buffa at Nancy Carson Library in North Augusta on Saturday January 27 from 1030 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collection blends poetry and life in the twentieth century with stories for children in progress and reflections from her Richmond County Georgia roots.
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North Augusta
Bertha Gaskill
Hrynyk
Edgefield County
Nancy Carson
Buffa
Harry
Smokey Corner
Sportsman Corner
Jan. Carson
Landscape shifts on Roe v. Wade anniversary
On the 28th anniversary of Roe v. Wade abortion rights supporters face a changed political climate. Bush's presidency and Ashcroft nomination threaten abortion access. opponents see momentum. Planned Parenthood and NORW leaders express concern while abortion foes express optimism for possible reversal. A separate prayer service at New Covenant Presbyterian Church marks the anniversary with focused prayers for the unborn and women.
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Roe v. Wade
Washington
Supreme Court
Bill Clinton
White House
Bush
John Ashcroft
Patricia Ireland
National Organization For ‘Women
Ashcroft
Missouri
Congress
Senate
Ireland
Laura Bush
Gloria Feldt
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Norma McCorvey
Jane Roe
Roe
McCorvey
David O'Steen
National Right To Life
New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Aiken
Kathryn Wade
APCC
Samuel
Kelli Riley
North Augusta Arts Council maps new season and projects
The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council reorganizes under president Mark Powers with new officers John Hexamer John Bigger and Ken Smith. It eyes volunteer chorale and community band concerts, a children's choir for the Christmas tree lighting, an artist banner contest and an artist colony idea for the Seven Gables site. The group seeks a upgraded North Augusta High auditorium with SC Arts Commission funding to improve lights sound and stage access.
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Photo Courtey
Cultural Arts Counciew
North Augusta
J.C. Calhoun Park
Seven Gables
Arts Council
Cecil Barnes
Barnes
Powers
Aiken
South Carolina Arts Commission
North
Bribery charges deemed false by town officials
Sunday night Young and three others criticized rumors amid an investigation they welcomed. Mrs. McKenzie Randall and Ms. Morgan voiced relief and concern over job security and enemies. A FOIA request produced statements from Shannon Stargill and Susan Pate, unnamed by the solicitor.
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Young
Mrs. McKenzie
Ms. Morgan
Shannon Stargill
Susan Pate
Stargill
Turkeys and Hams Allegedly Used for Votes in County
An EMS employee testified about a county turkey and ham giveaway tied to votes. Miss Pate supplied memo and an 11 page statement to SLED agent Mike Perry alleging council members redirected items for personal gain over several years.
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EMS
Stargill
Miss Pate
SLED
Mike Perry
Ronnie
Joel
LaVana
Stargirl
Pate
Joel Randall
Ronnie Young
Chris Ceasar
Jason McKinney
Law McKenzie
Perry
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bin Bengtson
Council
Ellen Gladd
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