Flag and poker change July 1 in South Carolina history
July 1 marks a major shift as the Confederate battle flag is removed from the State House dome and video poker machines go unused. Budget and Control Board officials describe a quiet ceremony at noon with flag taken to the state museum for display and a new flagpole to be erected outside the monument. Civil War reenactors will place a square version of the flag at the Confederate Soldier Monument and observers plan rallies and a possible sit-in, with Sons of Confederate Veterans noting solemn local observances.
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South Carolina
State House
State Budget and Control Board
Mike Sponcur
Sponhour
State Museum
Confederate States of America Historical Preservation Society
CSA Hps
Eugene Barron
Barnard E. Bee
The
Sons of Confederate Veterans
South Carolina NAACP leader blasts flag compromise plan
South Carolina NAACP president condemns proposed flag changes as a shift, not unity, citing a 25 foot pole and night lighting as unacceptable. James Gallman predicts continued economic sanctions while announcing a silent march Saturday with state and local branches joining.
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Columbia
Aiken
James Gallman
South Carolina
NAACP
Senate
Gallman
Hearing Monday for alleged bomb makers
Three Aiken juveniles, all 13, are to appear in Aiken County Family Court Monday to decide if they will be released to their parents while awaiting trial for allegedly detonating destructive devices near the H Odell Weeks Center on Whiskey Road. Police found foil and bottles in a back bedroom as officers investigated.
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Aiken
Aiken County
H. Odell Weeks Center
Whiskey Road
Jeff
Los Alamos finds two more possible security breaches
Los Alamos National Laboratory reports two new security incidents amid scrutiny after two top secret hard drives disappeared earlier. A 10-year-old floppy disk cache tied to a report was found. a repair person left a closet door unlocked in a secure area. The lab says no classified data was compromised and the DOE will investigate.
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Los Alamos
N.M
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Jim Danneskiold
Vanneskiold
Danneskiold
Air conditioning service by Holley Heating and Air
Ted Caddell of Holley Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. at 112 Union Street notes summer is the peak period for AC repairs and heating checks. Customers mainly call when their air conditioners fail to cool, causing discomfort and frustration.
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Holley Heating and Air Conditioning Inc
Union Street
Ted Caddell
Scott Webster
Holley Heating and Air
Candidates confront old demons and new headaches
Washington snapshot shows Gore abandoning defense on campaign finance questions from 1996 while Bush stands firm amid death penalty protests. Both push back from education policy focus, reinjecting vitriol as they stay on message. A volatile week cited by strategist Jim Duffy, with Texas execution drama overshadowing tech education push.
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Washington
al Gore
George W. Bush
Jim Duffy
Bush
Texas
Gary Graham
Sunday Morning Farmers Market The Fruits of Their Labor
A brief item notes a Sunday morning farmers market showcasing fresh produce and local vendors. It highlights small stalls selling fruit, vegetables, and handmade goods, inviting residents to browse seasonal offerings and support community growers.
Deaths and Funerals Notices Summary Card
Obituary notices list several names with residences and funeral home references including Clarence L Beattie II of Aiken at George Funeral Home and Down Town Chapel Ella Mae Boswell of Johnston at Bland Funeral Home Charles Ray Faith of Beech Island at Folk Funeral Home Elaine Cleveland Holsomback of Johnston at Bland Funeral Home Grace Holsomback of Johnston at Bland Funeral Home Willa Fulmer Thomas of Johnston.
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Clarence L
Chuck) Beattie II
Aiken, George Funeral Home
Downtown Chapel
Charles Ray Faith
Beech Island
Folk
Elaine Cleveland Holsomback
Johnston
Bland
Grace Holsomback
Willa Fulmer Thomas
Bland Funeral Home
Youths display art and wellness events in county section
The COTTST features a Monday youth art show by Aiken County's gifted and talented students. A Tuesday wellness center look at USCA Well ness Center. Wednesday offers food with barbecue and whole pork. Thursday previews new fins opening this weekend. Friday highlights a photographic look at the youth of the area.
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Aiken County
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