GAPP Welcomes German Guests at Aiken High School
The German American Partnership Program hosts a welcome reception Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Aiken High School Cafeteria. Sen. Greg Ryberg will be the guest speaker. Public invited. Call 642-6840 for details. The same evening, the Aiken Community Band presents its Spring Concert at 8 p.m. at USC Aiken Etherredge Center with soprano Catherine Stapleton and Dr. James Boehner, tickets not required. Public invited. call 649-7674.
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Aiken Community Band
William Clark
USC Aiken Etherredge Center
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Will Cole
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State park camp site reservations begin April first
The South Caronia Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism starts taking reservations for camp sites. The new system goes into effect April 1. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. For reservations or more information call 803 734 0156.
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Divorce Recovery Workshop Planned by Local Churches
The First Baptist Church of Aiken and the Community Counseling Center sponsor a Divorce Recovery Workshop titled How did I get in this mess Why you picked who you did. Sessions are Tuesdays 6 30 to 8 pm at 10 per session contact 648 5476. Also Storytime in the Gardens for 8 and under runs Tuesdays at 4 pm April May at Hopeland Gardens with free books for children. weather cancels. Rotary Sunrise sponsors. Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Tuesday 7 30 pm at 951 Milbrook Ave contact 648 5447.
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Aiken Area
Alzheimer's
Aiken
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New forecasting aid promises earlier peach blooms
Dr. Greg Carbone of the University of South Carolina leads a Southeastern Regional Climate Center funded two year study to sharpen predictions of peach bloom and ripen dates. The model aims for six to seven day accuracy, improving canny risk management for growers facing March freezes and stiff competition from California.
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University of South Carolina
Southeastern Regional Climate Center
Carbone
South Carolina
Northeast
California
Gun Ownership By Women On The Rise
Annie isn’t the only woman getting a gun these days as 20 million U S women own firearms. Retailers report revolvers are popular for protection and ease of use, with prices from 188 to 250 in the Aiken area. Aisha Osbon says she carries at night for safety after buying a .357 Magnum and learning from experienced instructors. Gun safety and training are emphasized, with lessons offered by local safety and shooting centers.
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Annie
United States
Robert Jones
Whiskey Road Outdoorsman
Jones
Jim
Mary Moates
Aiken
Christy Osbon
Ms. Osbon
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Gas Prices Rise Early Ahead of Summer Travel
Gas prices are climbing earlier than usual as crude oil is diverted to heating and gasoline stockpiles shrink to near 1977 lows. AAA Carolinas president David Parsons notes potential volatility over weeks due to overseas prices and Iraq oil talks, with regional premiums and a February dip in demand and refinery runs.
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AAA
Carolinas
Parsons
Iraq
Parson
Tax Refunds Mystery From Virgin Islands Visit
The Muhlbauer couple, nurses newly moved to Aiken, seek to reclaim withheld wages from Terri's Virgin Islands work. They describe St. Thomas as dangerous after dark and criticize IRS handling, hinting at missing refunds and broader frustration with the system. Terri fears for safety while warning others about tourism ads.
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Internal Revenue Service
Joe
Terri Muhlbauer
Tax Agency
Virgin Islands
St. Thomas
Muhlbauers
Aiken
Terri
IRS
St. Thomas Hospital
Charlotte ‘Amalie
U.S
Caribbean Sea
Virgins
Trial Halts After Plea From Nursing Home Owner
New Ellenton nursing home co owner Dwayne A Edwards avoided a jury by pleading to misdemeanor charges in a breach of trust case. He was fined 1100 and ordered 500 hours community service plus restitution and to avoid contact with Caroline Edwards. The case involved about 2800 dollars from patient accounts and focused on nine of 22 accounts.
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Dwayne A. Edwards
Henry Floyd
Edwards
Caroline C. Edwards
State Attorney General's Office
Emily's Nursing Center
New Ellenton
James Whittle
Whittle
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