Local teens qualify for National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming
Four Aiken County youths Tyler Moody Cody Waters Lindsey Heid and Jonathan Cumbee reach the National Finals Rodeo for high schoolers in Gillette Wyoming after strong finishes at the 8.C. High School Rodeo Association event Tyler wins saddle bronc and Jonathan places third The group competes on professional circuits with miles logged on tours and each plans college rodeo scholarships or study at local tech programs Lindsey maintains New York connections through family rodeo ties and aims to continue competing in the Southeastern region.
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Tyler Moody
Tyler
Aiken County
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Cody Waters
Lindsey Heid
Jonathan Cumbee
Gillette
Jonathan
Lindsey
Cody
Aiken High School
Troy State University
Troy
Ala
Lamar Community College
Colorado
Aiken Technical College
Southeastern
New York
East Coast
Oklahoma City
Lib Cumbee
Cumbee
Rob Novit
Waters
Wyoming
Sizzling heat persists with highs in 90s across CSRA
The CSRA endures a heat wave with Tuesday highs in the high 90s and 96 degrees reported by the Aiken Standard Weather Service. Cloud cover may ease temperatures a bit in coming days but highs stay in the low to mid 90s. June 12 reached 98 degrees in Aiken, underscoring the extreme conditions.
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CSRA
Aiken
Ginny Southworth
Sizzlin
Eight Die on S C Roads During Holiday Weekend
South Carolina highway patrol reports eight deaths on state roadways over the extended holiday weekend, with six fatalities during peak travel. Aiken County had no deaths, but 17 highway fatalities this year. statewide 503 deaths thus far, 317 of 421 motor vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Highway Patrol
Sid Goulden
Retirees win agreement to protect SRS historic sites
After a year of work Savannah River Site retirees secure a deal with the U S Department of Energy NNSA and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to manage Cold War era properties at SRS. The signing is set for Thursday at 3 30 p m in the Aiken Federal Building.
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SRS
Savannah River Site
U.S. Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
S.C
Aiken Federal Building
Corporate Parkway
Advisory Council On Historic Preservation
Walt Joseph
Kerry selects Edwards as running mate in Daring bid
Presidential candidate John Kerry chose former rival John Edwards as his running mate in a move to add energy and small town appeal to the ticket. The two senators spoke by phone to seal the choice after a months long search that included Dick Gephardt and Bob Graham among finalists. Edwards hailed the offer and Kerry touted ticket vigor over foreign policy heft.
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Washington
John Kerry
John Edwards
Kerry
Pittsburgh
Kerry- Edwards
Massachusetts
Edwards
North Carolina
Dick Gephardt
Missouri
Sen
Bob Graham
Florida
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
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