Aiken Celebrates Sea Hero Derby Win and Local Pride
The Kentucky Derby win by Sea Hero trainer Mack Miller brings pride to Aiken. Miller, with Sea Hero owner Paul Mellon, is praised by local figures including Tower and Campbell. City officials and residents celebrate the moment as a boost to Aiken’s famed horse industry.
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Miller
Sea Hero
Paul Mellon
Aiken
Sea Horse
United States
Mike Freeman
Dogwood Stable
Cot Campbell
Mack Miller
Campbell
Wallenda
William C. Jackson Jr
Jackson
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Mack
Cavanaugh
Hitchcock fundraiser nets over fifty three thousand in 1993 drive
Executive Director Jane Boston said gross receipts exceeded $53,000 for the Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center fundraiser, marking a third straight year above the $50,000 goal. The event featured live and outdoor auctions, ticket and advertising sales, and donations from private citizens and businesses.
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Jane Boston
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Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Ginny Soutns
Rye Patch
Citizens accuse city leaders over sewer mismanagement
Local speaker Bell labels the sewer system badly run and questions its five year temporary status. Ryberg supports a state led probe into New Ellenton's 1990 infrastructure bonds, easement issues, and loans from state agencies, calling for cooperation while investigations proceed.
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Ryberg
Lis
State Legislative Audit Council
New Ellenton
State Auditor
State Treasurer's Office
State Budget and Control Board
Four Die After South Carolina Wrecks In Weekend
AP report from Columbia details four fatalities on state roads over the weekend. Among the dead are Michael Lane Atkinson 31 of Easley who struck a tree on Old Seneca Highway in Pickens County Billy Ray Gregory 50 of North Augusta who hit a tree on Secondary Road 145 in Aiken County and Haskell Morgan 75 of Greenville who was struck on 185 in Oconee County at about 1015 p.m. Friday.
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South Carolina
Michael Lane Atkinson
Easley
Old Seneca Highway
Picken
Ounty
Billy Ray Gregory
Aiken
Haskell Morgan
Greenville
Oconee
Derby crowds and romance at county races event
The article recalls Derby Day crowds enjoying races as a local draw for families and sponsors. It highlights Greg and Louise White of Aiken who met at the races in 1988 after winning radio station tickets and later wed. Proceeds benefit local centers and rehabilitation programs.
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Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Greg
Louise White
Aiken
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Aear
Ken County
Tr Develont Center
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Sam" R. Jordan
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