Snow Storm Closes Schools and Delays Court Session
Aiken County public schools closed Monday with plans to resume Tuesday. The opening session of a three week term at Aiken County General Sessions Court was canceled due to weather while the Court of Common Pleas remained open. Law enforcement reported few problems, minor traffic incidents, and only scattered power outages from SCEG and Aiken Electric Cooperative.
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Aiken County
Aiken County General Sessions Court
Court of Common Pleas
Aiken
North Augusta
Varsha Wins Aiken Triple Crown 10 Mile Race Again
Bob Varsha captured his third straight Aiken 10 mile title in a race plagued by freezing rain. Sean Dailey won the 2 mile run, while overall finishers totaled about 279 in the longer event. The Triple Crown weekend continues with harness races March the Trials in mid March and a steeplechase meet later that month.
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Tim Dominick
Aiken
Bob Varsha
Varsha
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken Recreation Department
Sean Dailey
Atlanta
Dailey
Leslie Pohl
Holly Murbach
Richie Davis
Bobby Urban
M.L. Moore
Sam Suett
Robert Kendrick
Darrell Smith
Allen Burnham
Bill Caldwell
Steve McCracken
Mike Massey
Kevin McDonald
Dann Brown
Earl Owens
Howard Corubb
Ken Cole
Arthur Williams
Jim Deni
Ken Smith
Adrian Craven
Jimmy Adams
John McCormack
Charles Blackburn
Bob Walton
Bob Bromley
Dick Lyons
al Brogdon
M.A. Knowles
Earl Jenkins
Stewart O’rear
Edwin Estle
Lisa Rabin
Sara Lake
Dee Gurney
Jody Richardson
Lori Hennings
Dee McAdams
Kay Overcash
Aiken Mile
Banks Mill Road
Aiken County Shriners
Greater Aiken
Goal Is 59 Minutes And Davis Makes It
James Davis, 29, an engineer with Du Pont, narrates a Saturday race targeting a 59 minute finish. He details pacing, splits from 1 mile to 8 miles, wind, fatigue, and a final sprint to clock 58 53 for 17th place.
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Davis
James Davis
du Pont
Pine Log
Powderhouse
Ken Cole
Audubon
Two Notch
Sumter
Price
Want to Run Next Time Aiken Triple Crown Inspires Runners
Local enthusiasts urge beginners to start running with minimal gear. Dr. Tom W. Cofer and Dr. Mark Meyer say physicals aren’t necessary for under 40 with no heart disease. Ken Akin advises cushioned shoes to prevent common injuries.
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Ken Akin
Aiken
Tom W. Cofer
Mark Meyer
Meyer
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