28 Jul 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2002
Page
1
In Somerset Pennsylvania nine coal miners were found alive after more than 72 hours of drilling through 240 feet of earth. Rescuers planned to lower a capsule to lift them from the flooded shaft while families at Sipesville Fire Hall celebrated with tears and cheers.
Thousands from South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina attended the 15th annual JulyFest at the Aiken County Jaycee Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. Recreation supervisor Betty Gyles said the event has grown each year, noting she handed out 1500 wrist bands before finishing by 3 pm.
Sen. Strom Thurmond, age 98, secures Senate approval for an $8 million underground parking garage at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The plan adds a 400-car facility amid his move to the facility for health reasons, with staff and surrounding activity noted.
The Sweet Adelines chorus of 35 will sing Sounds of Summer as a final benefit show at the Two Notch playhouse. Proceeds aim to fund a new theater while honoring the old building and its dedicated community. Dr Doris Hammond leads and joins the farewell cast as board members recall past efforts to establish the venue.
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