Students ride along for close look at harness racing
Aiken Elementary School students toured McGhee's Mile host site of the Aiken Harness Races. Second grade classes learned about horsemanship from trainer Richard Parsells and other professionals. The races begin Saturday at 1 pm with horses sponsored by local classes and businesses.
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Ginny Southworth
Ken Hardin
Richard Parsells
Parsells Stable
Aiken
McGhee
Aiken Elementary
McGhee’s
Jeri Durant
Miss Durant
Video gambling debate looms in South Carolina Senate
Busy week ahead as senators prepare for a possible filibuster on video gambling while a separate effort to curb auto property taxes nears a House floor vote. Supporters tout a $2 billion industry interest. opponents promise a strong push for a statewide referendum or outright ban. Senate leaders caution against extended debate as critical votes approach.
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Columbia
Senate
John Land
Dmannin
Jackson
Statehouse
Downtown housing plan gains city council backing
The Aiken Corporation housing committee presented a downtown density plan to the Aiken City Council, securing a grant up to 350000 to develop parking and housing on a block bordered by Richland Avenue Newberry Street Barnwell Avenue and Laurens Street. The proposal envisions 842 residential units with demolition, landscaping and new parking while land acquisition and streetscape work cost 500000 to 650000. Councilor Michael Anaclerio questioned coordination with property owners and financial responsibilities.
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Aiken Corporation
Aiken
Richland Avenue
Newberry Street
Barnwell Avenue
Laurens Street
Crete
Michael Anaclerio
Obituary notices listed on page 2B in Columbia Jean Newsome N. Augusta
Obituary notices for Martha Boyd Columbia Jean Newsome N. Augusta Rev George Pollock N. Augusta Louise P Schmidt Aiken Otis Lee Thompson Augusta Laura Wilson Beech Island appear in the Monday edition. Midday and evening winning numbers 2 4 4 and 43 8 43 80 Pantaay 5 20 are listed.
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Martha Boyd
Columbia
Jean Newsome
N. Augusta
George Pollock
Louise P. Schmidt
Aiken
Otis Lee Thompson
Augusta
Laura Wilson
Beech Island
Titanic sails into Oscar history with 11 wins
Los Angeles The film Titanic won a record tying 11 Oscars including best picture and best director. Produced at a cost of 200 million, it led the ceremony with wins in categories from cinematography to visual effects while earning the top prize and overcoming a troubled production history.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
James Cameron
Leonardo DiCaprio
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
L.A
Jon Landau
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Ellen Bryan
Meunee's
Banks Mill Roa
Associated Press
Thomas Smith
Abby
Sony
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