Aiken Trials Kick Off 61st Aiken Triple Crown Events
The Aiken Trials open at 2 p.m. on the Aiken Training Track off Two Notch Road as the first of three weekends of horse events. Forecasts expect morning showers to taper to mist and light rain with temperatures around 55. Tickets are $10, gates open 10:30 a.m., and last year drew over 15 000 enthusiasts.
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Rainy Night Dances at Aiken Triple Crown Street Fair
In downtown Aiken damp weather failed to dampen spirits as David Ard and Patty Craft danced behind the Aiken Municipal Building to Velltones during the Triple Crown Street Fair. The event kicks off three weekends of horse events including the Aiken Trials and Harness Races at Newberry Street Festival Center with The Tams performing after 8:30 pm. The band played about two and a half hours as Amanda Breeden of the Parks and Recreation Department noted The Tams’ accolades including two gold records and being named Beach Group of the Decade in 1988.
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City of Aiken
Allies push new bid to save Iraq resolution at summit
President Bush and allies Blair and Aznar urge last chance diplomacy as UN aid to Iraq stalls. US ships reach Red Sea range while clerics urge attacks on American interests. White House rejects Chile plan for a three week deadline and vows potential force if needed.
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Felons Targeted by DNA Database Bill Advances
A South Carolina Senate panel approved a bill to require convicted felons to submit DNA for a statewide offender system. Prosecutors and victims advocates champion the measure while defense lawyers warn of contamination and errors as more samples enter the database. The case of Jessica Lynne Carpenter’s murder is cited as demonstrating DNA’s impact.
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Hunting season opens in South Carolina Lowcountry for turkey lovers
Edgefield writer reports the Lowcountry opens today for private land turkey hunting in Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Beaufort Berkeley Calhoun Charleston Colleton Dorchester Hampton Jasper and Orangeburg counties continuing through May 1 Youth Hunt Day is March 29 with full season starting April 1. Hunters from Aiken may hunt Barnwell land before April on the other side of the county line.
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