Aiken Steeplechase Officials Emphasize Family Friendly Event
The Aiken Steeplechase Association plans a quality event for all families, with a uniformed presence noted. South Carolina law warns that under 21 years old faces a 257.50 dollar fine or up to 30 days in jail for beer, wine, or liquor possession. Vice President A C Bostwick pledges to maintain tradition and avoid disservice to patrons. Contact Karen Daily at kdailyQ aikenstandard.com.
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South Carolina
Aiken Steeplechase Association
Aiken Steeplechase
A.C. Bostwick
Karen Daily
Kdailyq
Aikenstandard.com
Triple Crown Racing Opens Futures With Two Meets
Saturday events list powderhouse field on March 31 with gates at 11 30 a m and post at 1 30 pm tickets 8 5 by advance 10 5 at gate For March 24 ford conger field gates open 9 30 a m post 1 tickets 15 subscriber 10 general 10 Weather forecast for Saturday March 24 calls for partly sunny skies with temperatures from 49 to 77 degrees.
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Powderhouse Field
Powderhouse Road
Ford Conger
Audubon Drive
Graniteville Recovery Plan Expands to Nine South Carolina Counties
Genesis Consulting leads a regional study to map Graniteville's post disaster future and assess assets, workforce, and infrastructure. The project will define development options from recreation to small business, identify costs, and craft a marketing plan with input from residents. Funding comes from federal and state agencies and local governments.
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Oconee
Genesis
Graniteville
Humes
Genesis Consulting Group
Avondale
Genesis Consulting
Graniteville-area
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Agency
S.C. Department of Commerce
Aiken County
South Carolina Power Team
James R. Morris Jr
South Carolina
Morris
Vigil Returns Home as Iraq War Debate Persists
Veterans and demonstrators debate troop withdrawal timing. A vigil notes the need to protect troops while ensuring a responsible exit. Greg Flach, a Republican, calls for a months rather than years withdrawal. Local observer Matos argues true support means a clear plan to bring troops home. Contact provided for more details.
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Iraq
Greg Flach
Flach
Matos
Josh Voorhees
Jvoorhees
Aikenstandard.com
Norfolk Southern coal train derails near Suffolk Virginia
About 38 cars of a 148 car Norfolk Southern coal train derailed near Suffolk early Monday spilling coal from Appalachia mines. No injuries were reported as investigators seek cause and crews work to clear track and restore the line by Tuesday morning.
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Suffolk, Va
Norfolk Southern Corp
Suffolk
Rob Chapman
Appalachian Mountains
Chapman
Norfolk Southern
Graniteville
Avondale Mills
Downtown parking plan debated amid time limits and store concerns
Business owners warn long term parking hurts sales as study shows 111 spots used six hours or more on Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. City moves to study enforcement, consider all day parking on Pendleton and Newberry, while preparing way finding signs and sidewalk rack limits.
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Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Pendleton
Newberry
Brodie
Ron Brenneman
Birds & Butterflies
Carla Cloud
Aiken
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