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Correction notice on January photo headline in Aiken Standard
The January 29 issue corrected a photo caption stating Aiken residents were visiting the Women’s March on Washington. The newspaper apologized for the error and issued the corrected headline.
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Lottery numbers report for South Carolina and Georgia
South Carolina midday Pick 3 is 2 2 6 Pick 4 is 2 4 7 8 Pick 3 evening 1 6 7 Pick 4 evening 6 5 5 9 Palmetto Cash 5 6 12 16 28 36 Power-Up 2 Georgia Cash 3 midday 9 1 2 Cash 4 midday 0 5 5 5 FIVE midday 3 7 7 2 4 Cash 3 evening 0 2 9 FIVE evening 3 6 1 7 4 Late Sunday numbers Cash 4 evening 2 2 6 2 Fantasy 5 3 7 22 33 42
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CNTA Updates SC Legislators On Nuclear Industry Impact
CNTA hosted its State of the Nuclear Industry in South Carolina meeting in Columbia for state lawmakers. Speakers from Savannah River Site, Savannah River Remediation, Savannah River National Laboratory, Duke Energy, SCANA, and USC highlighted jobs, education investment, and project progress to inform legislators. CNTA Executive Director Jim Marra called the event an aid to understanding the industry’s economic role. For more information contact Jim Marra at 803-649-3456.
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Breakfast at the Gallops returns to Aiken March 17
The 11th annual Breakfast at the Gallops will run 8 to 10 a.m. March 17 at the Aiken Training Track. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate, with sales at multiple local offices and online. Attendees will observe Thoroughbred morning workouts and hear from emcee Barry Bornstein and guests. proceeds benefit the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Murder trial opens for North Augusta man in teen killing
Santonio Torrez Williams, 21, of Charity Lane in North Augusta, pleads not guilty to murder in the 2015 drive by death of 16 year old Gail McFadyen in Clearwater. He faces additional charges including intimidation of a court witness and conspiracy as prosecutors outline the case. The crime is tied to a prior jail rumor about silencing a witness.
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L B C History Group Meets Thursday in Bath
The Langley Bath Clearwater Historical Society will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Midland Valley Lions Club building in Bath. Speakers Hazel Weathersbee Dunbar and Helen Weathersbee Hasty will share childhood memories of growing up on a dairy farm. Refreshments provided. Call 803 593 2271 or 803 593 3034 for details.
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