Antique tractor and engine show planned near Blackville
Plans are underway for the first antique tractor and engine show set for March 27 near Blackville at Clemson Edisto Research Center three miles west on US 78. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Sponsored by the Agriculture Heritage Center, Region 3 Heritage Corridor. For info call Cindy Flower at (908) 259-60. A Garden and Flower Show runs March 26-28 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center Augusta, with a Garden event March 25 at 7 PM reservations required. Call (706) 826-4700 for tickets.
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Blackville
The
Agriculture Heritage Center
Clemson Edisto Research Center
Cindy Flower
Pam
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Greene Street
Augusta
Police blotter reports multiple local incidents and arrests
Police responded to a possible assault at Z Quick Shop where a man was arrested for second degree domestic violence after pushing and kicking a woman. A second arrestee was jailed for disorderly conduct and gross intoxication at Y-Z Quick Shop. burglaries were reported at Shiloh Estates Road and Cold Stream Road. Vandalism and theft occurred at Pine Trees Mobile Home Park. A 1988 Blazer battery was stolen on Copy Drive. A puppy was allegedly kicked by a juvenile on Pinewood Park Circle, injuring its leg. animal control notified. Updated 3 18 99.
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Hampton Avenue
York Street
Pine Trees
Cold Stream Road
Salley
Aiken County Sherif
Pinewood Park Circle
Beech Island
Animal Control
Aiken volunteers cleanup site hosts Triple Crown visitors
JEFFE MORTON FRANK and FRANCES MANTER volunteer to pick up trash as Aiken hosts Triple Crown visitors. The community paper invites others to report volunteer efforts to the Aiken Standard.
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Jeffe Morton
Frank
Frances Manter
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Rowers to race at Langley Pond regatta weekend
Rowers head to Langley Pond for the Augusta Aiken County Invitational Spring Rowing Regatta this Saturday March 20. Moving from the Savannah River, organizers cite current patterns for the site shift and expect strong showings from local teams.
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Langley Pond
Augusta/Aiken County
Savannah River
Midland Valley Regatta set to draw 500 to 1000 rowers
The Spring Regatta brings collegiate and high school rowers to Midland Valley, boosting local hotels and restaurants. Organizers note 14 years of waterfront revitalization and a new location this year, with positive regional economic impact and a busy pre race pasta night.
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Midland Valley
Fred
Cab) Stitt
Augusta Rowing Club
Georgia
Aiken County
Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
County Eyes Possible Sale of Mattie C Hall Health Center
Aiken County Council directed staff to study options including a potential sale of the Mattie C Hall Health Care Center, a county owned facility run by National HealthCare of Murfreesboro. If sold, the company would have a right of first refusal and funds could support indigent care via a trust.
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Aiken County
Mattie C. Hall
National HealthCare of
Butler
National HealthCare
Council
Ronnie Young
Young
Indient Care
Horseplay fuels Wagener 4-H riders in Equestrian club
Young Equestrian 4-H Club in Wagener guides 7 to 18 year olds through horse care safety and riding. Wanda English and Debbie Roberson head groups at area host farms with topics from hippology to show training. Members learn grooming nutrition teeth and hoof care while enjoying varied activities.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Wanda English
Debbie Roberson
Moon Dance Ranch Arabians
Wanda
Travis Taylor
Josh
Jessa Bess
Lars Metcalfe
Hunter sues hunter after shotgun injury at SRS deer hunt
Joseph C Gleaton of New Ellenton sues Gerald Hogsed seeking actual and punitive damages for a gunshot injury to his right leg hip and hand during a November 4 hunt at the Savannah River Site. He alleges Hogsed failed to see him in his line of fire despite orange hat and vest. Hogsed could not be reached for comment.
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New Ellenton
Savanah River
Joseph C
Joe) Gleaton
Gerald Hogsed
Gleaton
Hogsed
Leaton
Ais
Single family homes replace senior facility plan at Highland Park
Construction on Charleston style homes at Park and Highland Park Avenues marks the end of neighborhood opposition to a proposed senior citizen facility. Aiken Corporation and Diversified Senior Services offered 60,000 for 505 Highland Park Drive. a residents group matched the bid and won the property. Construction began this spring.
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Park and
Highland Park Avenues
Aiken Corporation
Aikenity Council
Highland Park Drive
Diversified Senior Services
Wingstom
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Scott Websterster
Lauren Stephens
Abby Temple
Hopeland Gardens
Gregory Stephens
Mattie Hall
Eddie Butler
Inty
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Mattie
Hunter
SRS
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