South Carolina GOP backs Trump after crowded primary
SC Republicans express mixed feelings but generally support Donald Trump as the presumptive nominee after Ted Cruz exits the race. House Speaker Paul Ryan meets Trump to discuss unity, with Moore praising Trump’s appeal and Lindell predicting outreach to independents and even Democrats in a hard-fought bid.
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Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore Obituary
Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore dies in Aiken area at an unspecified age. The obituary notes services and local obituary column details in the 6A Deaths and Funerals section.
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Weather brief partial forecast reported
Partly cloudy conditions with a high near 75 and a low around 50 are noted. A complete five day forecast is requested, with temperatures translated to 14C for the given period.
Open House showcases Aiken Public Safety life and gear
Hundreds of residents toured the Aiken Department of Public Safety facilities during the second annual Open House and Community Expo. Chief Charles Barranco said the event aimed to humanize officers and firefighters while demonstrations and equipment displays let residents meet area personnel up close. Lt. Craig Burgess showed firearms armor and gear as part of the demonstrations.
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National Train Day Draws Hundreds To Depot
More than 1,000 train enthusiasts gathered at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum for the city's fifth annual National Train Day celebration. Event coordinator Don Barnes called the crowd larger than last year and near the 800 mark from two years ago as a mild Saturday morning eased into the day.
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Photos from National Train Day at the Train Depot
Aiken Standard features more photos from National Train Day at the Train Depot with a robin egg sky and bluegrass music. The E.J. Express child locomotive ferried pint sized conductors around the depot as crowds waited in line. Please see TRAIN Page 15A.
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