Aiken Debuts Digistar II Projector In Small Town Spotlight
The Dupont Planetarium at USC Aiken houses a Digistar II projector one of about 100 worldwide. It links to the Digistar Users Group enabling cross city shows with libraries of files and objects. Dr. Gary J. Senn notes many sites do not contribute to the library, while he codes shows on a UNIX based Digistar system with musical scoring. The 45 seat Ruth Patrick Science Education Center venue hosts public shows monthly and offers observatory access after performances when weather permits.
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Remembering Ronald Reagan Through Personal Reflections
Willis ton resident Charles Saunders shares sadness over Ronald Reagan's death and a view of his legacy. He notes Reagan's honesty humor and overall character, while reflecting on Alzheimer’s disease and the late president's impact. Saunders also mentions admiration for Nancy Reagan's care.
Fire at Graniteville home blows oxygen tanks into air
Firefighters responded to a fully involved blaze at 203 Railroad St in Graniteville. The heat hurled about a dozen home health care oxygen tanks from the house causing danger as the couple escaped. the woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers for smoke inhalation. The fire remains under investigation with 16 firefighters on scene.
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Stihl Blower Theft and Jewelry Stolen in North Augusta BLOTTER
A BR400 orange and gray Stihl blower valued at 150 was stolen from a Sycamore Drive work site Tuesday. A green tan striped umbrella worth 100 was taken from Hammond Place Circle residence. A North Augusta man was jailed Wednesday for shoplifting 85 in DVDs and diapers on Knox Avenue. A theft on Edgewood Avenue involved a 500 platinum wedding band. a visiting North Augusta man is a suspect.
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Southland Express Cloggers Set to Perform at Hopelands
The Hopelands Summer Concert Series continues with the 25 member Southland Express Cloggers led by Terry joining Maureen Simpson & Friends and other acts. The ensemble has won multiple grand championships across the Southeast and five Jr Olympic medals. Free admission with parking at Rye Patch and Green Boundary Club. In rain, events move to H O Weeks Center Gym 2.
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Quiet Storm to headline North Augusta park concert
The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council hosts Quiet Storm at Living History Park beginning 7 p.m. Admission is free, funded by Riverfront Development Company LLC. Karen Gordon and Michael King perform jazz and blues pieces, with venue details and NACAC contact for info.
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Softball High School All-Star tournament heads to Aiken
In Aiken, the Softball High School All-Star tournament will be played Saturday and Sunday. The piece also notes June’s featured character trait Joyfulness and lists Sunday and Georgia Lottery numbers.
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Aiken Standard Editorial Contact Lines
The Aiken Standard provides editorial sections and contact details. Local news extension 218 Features extension 218 Sports extension 220Publisher's number lists Scott B. Hunter with phone 648-2311 extension 203 and email mail.shunter aikenstandard.com for publication inquiries.
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