Beck Proctor Begin Campaign for House 83 Seat in North Augusta
Sheran Proctor and Scott Beck, Republicans vying to replace Tom Huff, spoke to the North Augusta Rotary Club about community roots, morals, education, crime victims' rights, and economic development. Proctor stressed family values and school prayer, while Beck urged honesty and a broad platform including tax relief and welfare state limits. The Rotary meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the North Augusta Country Club.
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Aiken Hahn Village Medical Facility Wins Final OK
Karen Papouchado notes the need for a medical center at Hahn Village as the Aiken City Council pledges full support with on site parking. Planning Commission previously voted 8 0 to recommend approval citing limited traffic impacts as most clients will walk.
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Community clinic to serve Hahn Village residents
Reginald Barner of the Housing Authority announces a new clinic at 308 Brown Lane serving low income families. Best Friend Express will shuttle residents to the site with two daily stops. A full-time physician and nurse practitioner will staff the clinic with two office workers, and hours may extend to accommodate working parents.
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Camellia Garden Opens at Hopeland Gardens in Aiken
The Aiken Garden Club Council opens The Camellia Garden at the Doll House in Hopeland Gardens on Sunday March 31 at 3 p.m. The garden, ten years in the making, will feature 10 camellia varieties raised in Aiken and a patio designed by John Weems. A plaque will honor the council’s efforts with the inscription marking March 1996 as its founding.
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Aiken schools to wire into World Wide Web next year
Aiken County School District plans a five year technology program costing 2.2 million after 1996 97 with 1.4 million spent in 1996 97. 308 computers will be bought for 770 000 next year with about 900 classrooms wired for 362 000 and 145 000 for electronics. State aid 118 000 and 164 608 for internet access are expected. Plans approved at a special board meeting amid 18 student appeals.
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New Moon Cafe owner proposes Turkey Roll-Up Picnic
Chris Allewett, chef at the New Moon Cafe, suggests turkey roll-up picnic platters for Triple Crown weekend. Her idea pairs flour tortillas with cream cheese dill spread, lettuce, and lean smoked turkey, plus fruit, vegetables, and cookies. The cafe also offers muffins croissants and salads. The New Moon Cafe at 116 Laurens St opened last October and plans no expansion.
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USC Aiken hosts CSRA Science Fair with 500 projects
More than 500 science projects from 125 schools across 8 South Carolina counties and 10 Georgia counties are displayed at USC Aiken for the 40th CSRA Science and Engineering Fair. Winners advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Tucson May 5 to 11. The CSRA Forum runs midweek, enriching student research exposure.
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Radio Enthusiasts Gather For Aiken Hamfest Event
Amateur radio operators from across the Southeast meet at the Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds for the second annual Aiken Hamfest on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Doug Glass notes ham radio supports disaster communication and promotes latest techDisplays include computers, antennas, radios, and testing. Admission is 5 dollars with proceeds funding club repeater upgrades. license testing offered first come, first served.
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Hero Saves Lown in Truck Fire After Crash
Watford, a law officer, saw a truck overturn on the frontage road. He freed Lown from a trapped seat belt using a knife, then dragged him from the cab as flames licked toward the gas tank. Lown, burned, credited divine aid and Watford’s prompt actions for his survival.
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