Arbor dream grows into a crafted outdoor treasure
In a four year old memory Judy and Joe Cunningham build an arbor connecting yard sections. Joe, a surgeon and craftsman at Palmetto Golf Club, designs and completes a warm simple structure with two seats and unpainted treated wood. The couple plans vines and a welcoming spring retreat.
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Bradford
Moonbeam
Nature
Judy
Joe
Joe Cunningham
Palmetto Golf Club
Banksia Rose Wins In Garden Vine Battle At Aiken
In a backyard arboreal debate Judy and I test climbers on the arbor. Solandra jasminoides, Akebia quinata, Clematis, Lonicera sempervirens, and Banksia Rose compete for space with Banksia Rose emerging as the hardy champion, evergreen through winter and gifting yellow blooms each spring.
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Judy
Tom
Razebo
Jackmann
Banksia
South Carolina Senate backs interstate speed raise to 70 mph
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill to raise interstate speed limits to 70 mph from 65 mph with House support expected in conference, while maintain 60 mph on certain divided highways and 55 mph on other divided roads. Gov. Hodges aides said he will sign. The measure targets Interstates and freeways where deemed appropriate.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Senate
House
Greg Gregory
Lancaster
Jim Hodges
Nina Brook
Brook
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
John Land
D-Manning
James Bryan
D-Laurens
State Transportation Department
Shooting at home leaves one dead in Georgia incident
Lt Michael Frank reports N A from 1a e gun fired striking Hamilton and Reynolds. Reynolds dies on scene. Hamilton seeks help and is taken to the Medical College of Georgia. Strong is detained at Aiken County Detention Center. Initial accounts described three men, then evidence led to Strong’s arrest. African trips planned led by Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USDA.
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Hamilton
Reynolds
Michael Frank
Medical College of Georgia
Strong
Aiken County
Frank
Africa
Ruth Patrick
USDA
Jeff Priest
Kenya
Masai Mara
Samburu
Amboseli
Nakuru
Baringa
Lake
Bogoria
Aiken Steeplechase Boosts Local Economy This Weekend
The Steeplechase race draws demand for tickets, with Steeplechase Association selling out and a constant phone line. A 1987 study cited a $24 million impact at 4,400 visitors. now 30,000 visitors boost gas stations, restaurants, shops, hotels, and grocers. Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch meet tonight at Rye Patch on Berry Road starting 5:15 PM.
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Steeplechase Association
Aiken
Friends of
Hopelands and
Rye Patch
Berrie Road
Petition opposition to Accommodations Tax grows in area eateries
Residents rally against the proposed Accommodations and Hospitality Tax with support from Amanda's on Whiskey Road and Malia's among others. They urge council to pause and review each project before a second reading and public hearing set for Monday.
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Joan Schisler
Amanda’s
Whiskey Road
Etoeee
Chey
Aiken
Council
Skipper Perry
Bridgestone Firestone plant expansion praised by officials
Brooks credited local and state support for rapid progress at the BFSC plant as Aiken County leaders praised the welcome for new business. The $435 million Bridgestone/Firestone plant now employs more than 400 and will reach 700 during full capacity by 2000, manufacturing Bridgestone and Firestone tires and related products.
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Bridgestone
Firestone
Brooks
Aiken County
BFSC
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Bird Houses
Suet
Coward Corley
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Peach Orchard Rd
Augusta
Sacred Heart Garden
Greene St
Sacred Heart
Greene Street
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O& Me
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Aken
Fergie
Rose Clinic
Rose Society
Formosa
Caroliniana
Georgia Ave
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