Legislature overwhelmed by requests for Confederate flags
In Columbia the flood of requests for Confederate flags that flew atop the State House dome has surged as lawmakers move to remove the flag. A backlog nears 2,000 requests while bills require honoring orders paid by May 31. A 10 year wait exists for dome flags, with sales rising sharply since 1998.
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Friendship spans 54 years as four women share lunch and memories
Aiken women Sabri Smith Frances Holley and Lin McCullough mark over five decades of bridge friendship with occasional lunches. Once a six member club of nine, they recall 1951 Savannah River Plant news and how the bridge group helped local youth find activity and community.
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Sabri Smith
Frances Holley
Lin McCullough
Westside Bowery
Marguerite Brown
Oleta Martin
Rhea Burgess
Susan Manne
Bridge Club
Circle K Club Yard Sale Supports International Convention
The USC Aiken Circle K Club hosts a yard sale Saturday in Aiken beside Ronnie's Trailers and Hitches on US 1 to raise funds for travel to the international convention in August in San Diego. Call 598 9617 for details.
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United Defense marks seven million work hours without a lost time injury
United Defense at Verenes Industrial Park in Aiken celebrated 7,000,000 hours without a major injury with a "play day" event. Plant manager Michael Eaton, dunk tank antics, and family activities highlighted the milestone while employees highlighted a safety-first culture and strong links to ground vehicles and naval systems.
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Verenes
Michael Eaton
Almost Heaven Stables
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Center Volunter Fire Department
Willard
Eaton
Sheppard Community Blood Center
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Glenn Hills High School
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Naval
Minnesota
Aberdeen
S.D
Louisville
Kentucky
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