Aikenite to race in 135th Preakness at Pimlico
Aikenite, a 3 year old colt from Dogwood Stable, will contest the 135th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Todd Pletcher trains the runner with jockey Castellano aboard after a runner up in the Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial and a prior Blue Grass effort. Dogwood Stable’s Sum mer Squall last won the Preakness in 1990.
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Aiken Standard
Ben Baugh
Baugh
Baltimore
Pimlico Race Course
Javier Castellano
Bernardini
Churchill Downs
Kevin Willey
Aiken Marks 175th Anniversary Celebrations
Residents are invited to join Aiken's 175th anniversary events. Details and schedules available at the Aiken Standard website under Celebrate Aiken.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Braves to retire Tom Glavine number in ceremony
The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday they will retire Tom Glavine's uniform number. Glavine reflected that he never envisioned this after the rocky start to his career with Atlanta.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice Names Frank J. Davis Warrenville and Edwina Eubanks
Obituary brief listing Frank J. Davis of Chicago Ill James M Jimmy Warrenville Edwina B Eubanks von Franklin J Overstreet New Ellenton Ella Ware Williams Springfield noted in the Deaths and Funerals column 6A with references to locations and communities in Illinois and surrounding areas.
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Frank J. Davis
Chicago
James M
Jimmy” Warrenville
Edwina B. Eubanks
von Franklin J. Overstreet
New Ellenton
Ella Ware Williams
Springfield
Aiken lawmakers back cigarette tax hike veto override
Across parties, Aiken County legislators Rep. Tom Young Sen. Shane Massey Rep. Roland Smith and Rep. Bill Clyburn supported lifting South Carolina cigarette taxes from 7 cents to higher, voting to override Gov. Sanford's veto. They cite constituent pressure and public health costs as justification.
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Senate
Mark Sanford
Tom Young
Shane Massey
Roland Smith
Bill Clyburn
South Carolina
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Young
Clyburn
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Salvation Army honors its own at annual dinner
Salvation Army volunteers and members gathered at First Presbyterian Church on Barnwell Avenue for an annual dinner to thank those who serve. David and Cindy Tinkey of Aiken and their children attended, noting four years of service locally and Toy Shop volunteering in 2009. Advisory board member Karen Olsen Edwards discussed lifelong involvement with the organization. In 2009 the Army assisted 13,884 people in Aiken County with food lodging clothing and energy aid.
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First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Avenue
David
Cindy Tinkey
Aiken
Grace
Colton
Augusta
Santa’s Toy Shop
David Tinkey
Grace Tinkey
Karen Olsen Edwards
Boys & Girls Club
Aiken County
Einstein Bros. Bagels still coming to Aiken
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group confirms plans to open in Aiken despite rumors of cancellation. Five Guys Burgers and Fries will also occupy the former Shoney’s site with crews working since April and a September opening targeted. local franchisee expects 20 to 30 employees.
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Aiken
Kevin Kruse
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
Einstein
Five Guys Burgers
Shoney's
Five Guys
Molly Catalano
Catalano
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