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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2007
Page
1
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A near miss at Banks Mill and East Pine Log roads sparked a reported road rage incident on the Southside Friday, with police stating the event as a volatile moment in traffic patrols. Gas price outlook remains unlikely to surpass $3 a gallon this summer, easing fears for the broader economy.
Obituary brief lists Harrison Butler Jr. Aiken Clotine Gussie Bell Robinson Key Aiken Dr George Francis O Neill Jr. Aiken Jacklyn E Gibson Spano Aiken Margaret Rogers Tisdale among recent deaths. Funeral notices outline memorial plans and burial details.
A compact slate of daily entertainment items. Includes comic strips, Abby comments, star signs, world briefings, movie listings, obituaries, and opinions with concise notes on puzzles and sports wrap.
Crowds gathered on Newberry Street for three weeks of equestrian events in Aiken despite cooler weather and possible showers. Organizers led by Alicia Davis touted strong turnout with headliner Danielle Peck and openers Mighty MeFly. Visitors enjoyed petting zoo animals, race-car displays, inflatables, magic shows, and music as families roamed the fair.
The 65th Aiken Trials begin with the first post at 2 p.m. for 25 entrants at the Aiken Training Track. Last year’s standout Nekia Farm's Glory Nekia returns to vie for another win in a festive, family friendly Saturday afternoon event.
Aiken hosts the Triple Crown Trials on March 17 at Two Notch Road with gates at 10 30 AM and post 2 PM Tickets listed 803-278-4849 Advance 10 15 at gate 10 15 Parking prices 10 15 Aiken Steeplechase on March 24 at Ford Conger Field gates 9 30 AM post 1 PM contact 803-648-9641 Pacers and Polo on March 31 at Powderhouse Field gates 11 30 AM match 1 30 PM advance 8 5 at gate 10 5 Weather forecast for today sunny high 58 low 29.
Aiken South Carolina home sales fell 7 percent at the start of 2007 from 2006, with January down 17.9 percent and February up 4.8 percent. The average price edged down 3 percent to 147000, as market experts describe a normalizing correction after 2006’s record year and expect gradual growth through 2007. The Piedmont region near Rock Hill and York led gains while Myrtle Beach Charleston and Hilton Head areas saw steep declines.
Kevin Wilson, a Belvedere resident, was at the Augusta Exchange camera shop during a grand opening when he won a payoff from an Alltel NASCAR promotion. He will travel to Texas for the Samsung 500 on April 15, funded by Alltel and NASCAR. Wilson says the moment felt serendipitous and he is a NASCAR fan.
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