Motovational Standoff Over Helmet Use in South Carolina
Motorcyclists remain divided on helmet use with Bob Hinds advocating mandatory federally approved helmets for all riders. He cites NHTSA data and local deaths as proof, while ABATE member Butch Poplin argues personal choice. The piece recounts helmet law history in South Carolina and contrasts state rankings in motorcycle fatalities with regional safety education efforts.
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Bob Hinds
Aiken ‘Technical College
Hinds
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
United States
Department of Transportation
South Carolina
Aiken County
Department of Public Safety
Office of
Highway Safety
Butch Poplin
Savannah River
Abate
Poplin
Community quilt show and fireworks event in Foxchase and Edgefield
A two day quilt show will be held June 27 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at 1557 Equine Court Foxchase home of Jim and Jackie Hill with 25 antique quilts and pieces from the America Is Beautiful series plus lectures at 10 am noon and 2 pm Donations support Mt Anna Baptist Church MAS TER Camp student enrichment. A fireworks extravaganza is June 28 at the Aiken Jaycees Fairground with gates at 3 pm free admission performances by Carolina Dance Studio Southland Express Tom Mitchell and others leading to a National Day of Prayer Band tribute and veterans grave marker ceremony at St Marys Catholic Cemetery Edgefield at 4 pm June 29 with a reception at Oakley Park.
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Equine Court
Foxchase
Jim
Jackie Hill
South Carolina State Museum
Mt Anna Baptist Church
Aiken Jaycees
Vssion
Carolina Dance Studio
Southland Express
JTM
Tomitchell
Carolina Shuares
Rounds Dance Club
Mike Gilden
AAA
Stephanie Santley
Diane Day
Betsy Wilson- Mahoney
Tina Ines
Perry Benmn
Icefield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Martin v. Gary
Sons of
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Edgeford
Ij Oakley
Tammy
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Sandy Nesmith
Hinds Maxes
Winny Sounder
Sam
Butch” Poplin
Shane Poplin
Dan Toth
Geerseasre
Vai
Ditr
Wiall
Washington RO
Martinez
Powers Pianos of
Augusta
Washington Rd
National Hills
Tanos
Criken Antique Mall
Tauren Suet
Aker SC
Carolina
Main St
New Ellenton
Weinbergers Furniture
von Sealy & Stearns & Foster
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