Aiken Tech and USC Aiken to Gain Over 8 Million in Bond Bill
Sen. Tommy Moore says the state bond plan would provide Aiken Technical College 5.235 million for a health and sciences building and USC Aiken 3 million to renovate its student activities building. He calls the funding timely for both institutions. Dennis Rogers notes the labs are over 20 years old and need updating to prepare students for modern science and engineering careers.
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Obituary Notices Highlight Local Deaths On Page 2B
Obituary notices list deaths including Ann Brodie Bardin and Verta Haltiwanger from Columbia, Rev. Harold Peeples of Blackville, and John Richardson of Belvedere, with page reference 2B.
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Columbia
Verta Haltiwanger
Harold Peeples
Blackville
John Richardson
Belvedere
Lottery numbers from Wednesday drawing
The Cash 3 Evening drawing produced numbers 8 and 7 9 1 with the 9 1 0 9 game showing 9 1 9 3. Pantone 6 drawn as 37 11 17 23.
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The Big Mo Returns With Moneta Drive-In Reopening
The Moneta Drive-In Theater reopens as The Big Mo on Friday March 26 with The Wizard of Oz as the first feature followed by Blast from the Past starring Brendan Fraiser. Richard and Lisa Boaz own the refurbished venue and promote family friendly drive-in entertainment.
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Big Mo
Brendon Fraiser
Richard
Lisa Boaz
Lisa
South Carolina House OKs 70 mph speed limits
The South Carolina House passed a bill to raise interstate speeds to 70 mph and 60 mph on certain multi lane highways. Debate focused on safety with opponents predicting more crashes while supporters say public sentiment favors higher limits. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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West Columbia
Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Orangeburg
Richardson defends lab safeguards against espionage
Energy Secretary Bill Richardson tells the AP there is no evidence of further espionage at federal weapons labs. He cites enhanced counterintelligence, polygraphs, and stricter scrutiny as addressing the issue, while Edward Curran notes past NYT references to 1980s disclosures and China.
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Aiken Trials tickets sell out first two rows rail spots
Tickets for the 57th Aiken Trials are moving fast with rail and first two rows sold out. General admission is $6 in advance $8 at the gate. parking $5 in advance $10 at the gate. camper parking $20. Gates open 10:30 a.m. with races at 2 p.m.
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Tommy Maloney
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Toni Johnson
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