Early Peach Season Sparks Local Orchard Optimism
Local farmers expect a strong peach harvest as dry weather and irrigation push ripening earlier than normal. Tim Bledsoe notes sweeter fruit with smaller size, while larger farms have already begun picking and others plan to start this week ahead of Mother’s Day. Clemson expert Desmond Layne provides scientific context.
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Desmond Layne
Clemson
Chris Walsh
Drought Pressures Aiken County as Tiny Rain Chance Lingers
Rainfall is unlikely in the near term with only a possible tenth of an inch expected from a Tuesday into Wednesday shower. Meteorologist Dave Schuetrum of the National Weather Service in Columbia notes the region remains severely dry, about eight inches below normal for 2012, with Aiken County among seven drought‑stricken counties.
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Aiken Equine Charities Cup Supports Land Conservancy
The Aiken Equine Charities Cup supported the Aiken Land Conservancy during Derby Dreamin featuring a Kentucky Derby Party and auction to raise funds for conservation efforts.
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Aiken Land Conservancy
Aiken Equine Charities
Midland Valley wins top prize at Garcia Theatre Project
Dozens of high school actors and crews performed in USC Aiken hosted Garcia Theatre Project. Midland Valley High School earned best play for Freak! with South Aiken High School second for Complete Works of William Shakespeare abridged. Acting honors went to Stuart Prettel and Shakela Jones.
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South Aiken
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Midland Valley
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North Augusta
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Rachel Beeson
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Carlos Garcia
RCS Corp
Rob Novit
Midland Valley High
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