Trainer finds hope after Alpha runs in Kentucky Derby
Darley trainer Tim Jones and his wife Mary, married at Churchill Downs, watched Alpha compete in the Kentucky Derby after years of quiet effort with Godolphin Racing. Jones stayed calm in anticipation as NBC coverage passed without mention of the bay horse.
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Churchill Downs
Darley
Tim Jones
Mary
Godolphin Racing
Jones
Godolphin Racing LLC
Alpha
Aiken
Retirees Seek DOE Meeting Over Medical Benefit Changes
South Carolina and Georgia officials again urge the Department of Energy to schedule a meeting on retirees medical benefit changes. Sen Lindsey Graham and Rep Joe Wilson request discussions after a failed earlier attempt, following contact with DOE official David Huizenga.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Department of Energy
Sen
Lindsey Graham
David Huizenga
DOE
Joe Wilson
Concerts honor fallen Aiken officers in opening series
The Hopelands Gardens Concert Series opens this week with jazz, dance, brass, and bluegrass acts. Each performance is dedicated to the Aiken Department of Public Safety's recently fallen officers. Col. Gary Lamb will conduct the final show of the series debut.
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Gary Lamb
Hopelands Gardens
Aiken
Family Y opens new pool and water park splash day
The Family Y of Aiken County unveiled a 20000 square foot pool deck plus a poolhouse restrooms concession stand and dual slides at 62 Trolley Line Road during a grand opening on Saturday. Millie Schumacher reports 3000 to 3500 visitors by midday with favorable weather and a weekend membership discount.
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Family Y
Aiken County
Trolley Line Road
Millie Schumacher
Schumacher
Suzanne Stone
Family Y Water Park
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