Williamson son shines in Del Rio Bassmaster opener
Ronnie Williamson traveled to Del Rio Texas to watch his son Jason compete in the Bassmaster Series Elite season opener. Jason, a third year BASS pro, posted a 33 pound 13 ounce haul on Saturday to move into third place, 10 pounds 1 ounce behind the leader, after earlier two days of tough winds and near cancellation.
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Contract loss creates uncertainty for Savannah River MOX plant
Duke Energy terminated its MOX fuel contract for the Savannah River Site, leaving the 4.8 billion mixed oxide facility without a customer. The plant, to open in 2016, aimed to dispose of weapons-grade plutonium and produce MOX fuel, but Shaw Areva MOX Services remains optimistic despite the lapse.
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Warrant roundup brings dozens to Aiken Public Safety
More than 40 people with active arrest and bench warrants appeared at Aiken Public Safety on Friday to clear warrants. Since the blitz began three weeks ago, over 60 warrants have been cleared and the city has recovered more than $35,000 in fines and forfeitures through taxes and other means.
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Deaths and Funerals 6A
Obituary notices list multiple individuals including Edna Jone Fulmer Bass Gregory Bowens Sr Elizabeth Abercrombie Bramlett Hazel Hope Brown Ellen Gresham Chambley Kaylee Sue Henson Charles Ray Hartline Vernon Ray Sanders Josephine Walton. No further details provided.
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Graniteville
Gregory “Pookie” Bowens Sr
Springfield
Elizabeth Abercrombie Bramlett
Aiken
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North Augusta
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Langley
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Vernon
Ray” Sanders
Ridge Spring
Josephine Walton
Aiken Steeplechase and Pacers Polo Event Dates
Outline for event planning includes Aiken Steeplechase on Saturday March 21 and Pacers and Polo on Saturday March 28. Practical tips cover food preparation keep hot foods hot cold foods cold and favor finger foods. Bring napkins disposable utensils cups and insulated drinks.
Steeplechase General Admission and Guarantor Tent Party Tickets
General admission tickets for Steeplechase remain at 10 dollars in advance and 15 dollars at the gate with free entry for children six and under. Guarantor Tent Party tickets cost 100 dollars for adults and 50 dollars for children, include a lunch buffet 11 am to 2 30 pm, open bar, and live entertainment by Men of Distinction. Tickets are sold at multiple local businesses and by contacting the event via phone or its website.
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What is a steeplechase race
Steeplechase racing began in England and Ireland in the 1700s marked by steeples at the end. The sport evolved from fox hunting testing horse speed in cross country events. Modern races use planned courses with hedges water jumps fences and ditches to clear.
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