Record crowd at Aiken Harness Races exceeds expectations
More than 6,000 fans attended the 28th running at McGhees Mile Track with a final count of 6,213. USCA officials called it the largest crowd ever and praised ideal weather. Spectators from Cedar Creek shared food and camaraderie while watching the triples crown event conclude and horses head to future races in Kentucky, Ohio, or New Jersey.
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Aiken
McGhees
University of South Carolina Aiken Athletic Department
Jm Hall
USCA
Kanny Warrick
Hall
Cedar Creek
Nancy Marks
Bill
Jean Shipman
Carl Meagher
Mr. Meagher
Kentucky
Ohio
New Jersey
Downed U.S. pilot rescued after stealth fighter crash
The Pentagon says a U.S. FA- 117 stealth fighter went down over Yugoslavia during four day NATO action. The pilot and rescue team were rescued safely, with officials declining to say if the jet was shot down or a malfunction occurred. President Clinton praised the rescue and vowed the mission would continue.
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Washington
Yugoslavia
Pentagon
Orees
Mbat
Kenneth Bacon
Bacon
Clinton
NATO
Holloman Air Force Base
New Mexico
Palm Sunday Observed Across Faithful Communities
The article notes Palm Sunday observed globally marking Holy Week with focus on Christ’s last week. The Rev. John Meyer of First Baptist Belvedere explains the day centers on the cross and begins Easter preparations.
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Palmetto State
Jerusalem
John Meyer
First Baptist of
Belvedere
Palm Sunday procession signals triumph and passion
The Rev Jon Wertz of St Paul Lutheran and Rev James Hunnicutt of Friendship Assembly of God describe Palm Sunday as both the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the Passion story. They note palm branches are waved as churches observe the procession and kingly symbolism.
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Jon Wertz
St. Paul Lutheran
Jesus
Jerusalem
James Hunnicutt
Friendship Assembly of God
Obituary notices Bay Area region list
Obituaries published for Lee Harvey Ford Phyllis Rushton Mixon Caleb J Parker and Gerald Leroy Stephenson Jr detailing their passing in West Columbia Aiken Gloverville and surrounding communities with brief memorial notices and survivor indications.
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Lee Harvey Ford
Aiken
Phyllis Rushton Mixon
West Columbia
Caleb J. Parker
Gerald Leroy Stephenson Jr
Gloverville
Festival highlights Aiken County history and crafts
The Sixth Annual S.C. Humanities Festival in Aiken County featured two days of programs on Friday and Saturday. Talks by Dr. Calvin Smith on Graniteville history, Edgefield pottery displays by Jill Koverman, and slides by Brockington showcased local heritage. Emily Cooper spoke as Eulalie Salley, poetry readings followed, and Joye Cottage restoration was discussed by Naifeh and Smith. Saturday included Idella Bodie discussing South Carolina women and Telfair Inn notes, with local reception attended by officials.
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S.C
Aiken County
Usc Aiken
Calvin Smith
USCA
David Duncan Wallace
Graniteville Company
Graniteville
Edgefield
Edgefield Pottery
Jill
Brockington
Aiken
Emily Cooper
Eulalie
Steven Naifeh
Gregory White Smith
Joye Cottage
Joye
Robert Alexander
Fred Cavanaugh
Idella Bodie
South Carolina
Telfair Inn
Safer nuclear energy running out of steam
Surfers in San Onofre CA recall the plant’s three domes and the 1.5 million cubic yards blasted from the bluff as a nuclear era unfolds. Since Three Mile Island the industry has faced rising costs, plant shutdowns, and growing doubts, with 21 reactors closed and forecasts of withering demand over 20 years.
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San Onofre
Calif
Toe Higgs
Three Mile Island
Middletown
Counry
U.S. Department of Energy
Georgia Lottery Results Show Midday Cash 3 Numbers
Georgia lottery draw summary lists midday Cash 3 as 52 05 and evening Cash 3 as 1 0 8 plus 4607 30. Lotto Georgia numbers are 12 19 21 28 30 with 38 as the Mega ball.
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Georgia
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