Augusta bagpipers seek local lessons and Celtic revival
Pipers in Augusta 1973 club started as Pipe Major Robert K Miller offered lessons after North American Academy of Piping training. Beginners meet 6:30 pm Thursday and Sunday at various locations, dues 25 dollars yearly. For info call Miller in Augusta or Nichols in Aiken. Tickets to Celtic Revival are 15 dollars.
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Augusta
Robert K. Miller
North American Academy of Piping
Parris
Scotland
Charleston
Savannah
David Nichols
Aiken
Aiken Boxing Club Keeps Youth Active Across States
The Aiken Boxing Club runs about 31 competitions yearly guiding youths ages 8 to 16. Members memorize the PRO LIFE motto Pride Respect Obedience Loyalty Integrity Fidelity and Enthusiasm. The club relies on grants and sponsors like Aiken Junior Woman's Club Dogwood Stable and Senator Ryberg as it seeks funds for travel gear and entry fees.
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Aiken Boxing Club
Nathaniel Stokes
Cyanthia Pearson
S.C
Aiken Junior Woman's Club
Dogwood Stable
Cot Campbell
Greg Ryberg
Tragic Drowning Of 12-Year-Old In North Charleston Creek
In North Charleston a 12-year-old boy named Marquez Holmes drowned while wading with a friend in a four foot tidal creek. His body was found around 8 pm Sunday after he stepped into a six to seven foot hole. The second boy was not identified. Deputy Coroner Judy Koelpin said swimming ability was unknown. Rescue crews from Charleston County Fire and Rescue, along with North Charleston police and firefighters, searched the ebbing water as lines were tossed from atop a pipeline.
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North Charleston
Marquez Holmes
Marquez
Charleston County
Judy Koelpin
Charleston County Fire and Rescue Squad
North Augusta teen found dead in East Avenue yard
North Augusta 17 year old Joseph Dennis Pickering was found dead Sunday morning in the back yard of a residence on East Avenue. Coroner Sue Townsend said autopsy is planned in Newberry with preliminary indications of no foul play. Pickering had recently moved into his grandmother's home. case under North Augusta Public Safety and coroner investigation.
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North Augusta
East Avenue
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Joseph Dennis Pickering
Newberry
Beasley quiets critics amid taxes and flag debate
Critics say Beasley is both innovative and divisive as he moves to relocate the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome, withdraw from a regional nuclear waste compact, and pursue tax relief while touting job growth. Supporters like Charlie Way praise his business recruitment and regional investment, noting capital investment rose to 5.7 billion in 1996. Brady Souder applauds tax relief as households save on school taxes for homes under 100000 dollars.
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Statehouse Dome
Beasley
South Carolina
Barnwell
David
Charlie Way
Charleston
Palmetto Business Forum
New Heights
Brady Souder
Columbia
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AAP
Janet Lea Powers
Spatanburg
Sociated Press
Nees Aiken
Martinez
JOE B. Babb & Co., Inc
Ches
Ion
Municipal Party
Municipal Election Commission
Diatiet
Sara B. Ridout
Rema
Laixen Christian Choo
Talatha Church
Grace Brethren Church
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