Aiken Hosts Triple Crown Events in March
The Aiken Trials on March 16 at Aiken Training Track with gates at 10 a.m. post time 2 p.m. Tickets range from free to $5 with advance sales at local outlets. March 23 hosts the Aiken Hunt Meet at Clark Field with a 1 30 p.m. post and a Steeplechase Gala at 7 30 p.m. March 22. The Aiken Sulky Races on March 30 at Aiken Mile Track open 10 a.m. with general admission $4. Proceeds benefit Shrine projects.
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Reagan Seeks Gorbachev Summit Invitation
President Reagan urged Mikhail Gorbachev to visit the United States for a first summit in six years. Vice President Bush carried the invitation to Moscow amid Chernenko’s funeral in a day of rapid Soviet leadership change. Bush planned talks with Gorbachev after meeting Kohl.
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County Council Establishes Hiring Freeze in Aiken County
The Aiken County Council approved a general hiring freeze for non essential county staff to curb potential indigent care and revenue sharing cuts. Exemptions apply to law enforcement road dispatch jail and EMS road positions while administrators and clerical roles are frozen. The move aims to save about 50000 dollars through June 30 but could lead to tax increases or service cuts if state indigent care reform and federal revenue sharing changes pass.
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Liquor Store Siege Ends With Arrest
A man walked into Palmetto Package Shop on Whiskey Road in south Aiken late today armed with a pistol and barricaded himself inside. Police released tear gas and arrested Bobby Jones 34 of Charleston after the standoff ended about 1 PM.
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Trials Kickoff Aiken Triple Crown With Grand Social Race
The Trials opens the Aiken Triple Crown featuring a long running horse race started in 1942. The event blends racing with a major social gathering drawing crowds over 10,000. Spectators picnic, party and plan outfits while proceeds benefit Camp Hope with advance tickets at local outlets.
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Board Deliberates Stadium Repairs Versus Curriculum Needs
Concerned People of Area II pressed the Board of Education about district needs. Carol Hyer urged prioritizing structural and curriculum improvements over stadium work as Superintendent Paskel noted $19 million in repairs, with less than $1 million for stadiums and warned of legal risk if facilities remain unsafe.
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Body Of Teen Identified In Aiken County Killing
Authorities identified the body found in a shallow grave as Gene Wendell Plemons Jr. 17 of Aiken. An autopsy showed two shotgun wounds to the upper torso. Three men Darryl Floyd Leonard Floyd and Wayne Davis were charged with murder. Sheriff Heath said no motive is established.
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