Budget vetoes threaten South Carolina library funding
Mary Jo Dawson of the ABBE Regional Library System warns that gubernatorial line item vetoes would zero out state funding for public libraries in 2011, totaling 6.5 million dollars. County libraries face over 4 million in cuts while the State Library would absorb the remaining.
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South Carolina
Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell- Edgefield
Mary Jo Dawson
Dawson
Columbia
Aiken County
Library Services and Technology Act
Mark Sanford
Abbe
S.C. House of Representatives
Clemson Defeats Alabama to Force NCAA Super Regional Decider
Clemson surged to six runs in the first inning en route to a 19-5 win over Alabama on Sunday. The result forces a deciding third game in the NCAA super regional, with winners in each age group to be chosen by random drawing announced by Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Clemson
Alabama
Deaths and Funerals Aiken Langley Morris
Obituaries list Doris June Boswell Aiken Wayne Alfonso Butler Sr Langley John C Johnny Morris III in North Augusta noting their deaths and funeral notices in the 6A column.
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Doris June” Boswell, Aiken
Wayne Alfonso Butler Sr
Langley
John C
Johnny” Morris Ili
North Augusta
Aiken Considers Fountain Upgrade With New William Aiken Sr. Statue
Aiken City Council will review plans to enhance the Newberry Street fountain by adding a William Aiken Sr. statue. A concept sketch by Lynn Haste has been approved by the Aiken Arts Commission. Costs include 25000 for the statue and 10000 for renovations, with a donor offering up to 25000. The council also weighs buying land for a retention pond on Whiskey Road and Powderhouse Road.
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William Aiken Sr
Newberry Street
Aiken
Lynn Haste
Aiken Arts Commission
Harriett Green
South Carolina Arts Commission
Glenn Parker
Roy Paschal
Aiken County
Roger LeDuc
Whiskey Road
Powderhouse Road
George
Flag Day Observance and Flag Retirement Call
The James L Hammons Detachment 939 Marine Corps League will accept torn faded and unserviceable American flags for proper retirement. Richard Schreck urges respectful disposal and invites veterans and residents to participate as Flag Day activities honor Old Glory the Stars and Stripes and the national symbol.
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James L. Hammons
Marine Corps League
Richard Schreck
Heat wave sticks around as peak temps near 100
Meteorologist Jysie Pigg of the National Weather Service warns a heat advisory remains in effect across Aiken County and other parts of South Carolina. Expect highs near 100 to 101 degrees with heat illnesses likely. residents are urged to stay hydrated, seek shade, and bring pets indoors while continuing to monitor WEATHER page 94.
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Aiken
Otanty
South Caroling
Tynesd
Jysie Pigg
Stee
National Weather Service
Poe
Area farrier inducted into Hall of Fame
Aiken resident Doug Eidemer, longtime farrier, is inducted into the National Working Farriers Hall of Fame. The event celebrated peer recognition and a career spanning decades with more than 100 attendees at Lafayette, Georgia. Eidemer reflected on the honor and his path from Ohio to horse care, noting mentors and early influences.
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Doug Eidemer
Aiken
Ing
Peer
K Daelling
Lafayette
Eidenier
AmerWay
Peargan
Eidemer
Ohio
Hughbreds
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