Bedford Mourns D Day Vets at Memorial Ceremony
At a memorial honoring D Day veterans, Bedford marks a solemn gathering with 1500 veterans and families expected from across the country. Lucille Hoback Boggess recalls brothers lost in the invasion as President Bush prepares to deliver the keynote. The event, seen as a final large tribute as time and illness thin the ranks, draws governors and local officials.
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Lucille Hoback Boggess
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Aiken County Eyes Bonds for USC Aiken Center Plan
A proposed $5 million bond issue would fund a 1,000,000 square foot convocation center on USC Aiken land with seating for 4,000 to 5,000 and multiple basketball courts. The plan includes a one mill tax increase for 10 years to repay debt, with existing bonds to be paid off and support from Aiken Tech and the university.
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Robert M. Bell Parkway
Hallmans
USC Aiken
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Aiken County
Rick Osbon
USCA
Aiken Technical College
Aiken Tech
Deidre Martin
University
Lawmakers Trade Blame Over Lottery Impasse
Adjournment Med TOMTA criticizes political maneuvering as the lottery bill stalls. Ryberg accuses opponents of obstructing the issue while Hodges faces Republican objections to nine appointments. A compromise now splits appointments 3 each among governor, House, and Senate with hopeful passage.
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Hodges
Senate
Ryberg
House
Sharpe expands statewide advisory committee
Sharpe announced a larger statewide advisory committee, claiming it will include every man, woman and child in South Carolina. He said the group will aid on agricultural and natural resource issues as his campaign centers on preserving resources and promoting agricultural production for future generations.
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South Carolina
Sharpe
Aiken Golf Club Restored by Local Family
The Aiken Golf Club, once Highland Park era course, returned in a family restoration led by McNair Jr. after decades as a public and resort venue. His son James II and the community's pride frame the rebirth as a boon for future generations in Aiken. June Murff lauds the local impact and commitment.
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Aiken
Highland Park Hotel
McNair
Highland Park Country Club
Aiken County Sports Hall of Fame
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Aiken Chamber
June Murff
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