Augusta Chorus at Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert
The Augusta Chorale performs at 7 p.m. Monday at Hopeland Gardens as part of the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series. Attendees should bring lawn chairs, with Hopeland Gardens parking reserved for handicapped access and Rye Patch lot available. In rain, the concert moves to South Aiken High School. For details, call Lisa J. Hall at 642-7649.
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Augusta Chorale
Hopeland Gardens
Rye Patch
Berrie Road
Dupree Place
South ‘Aiken High School
City of
Aiken
DAVE PRIM Announces June Programs at Aiken Kiwanis
Lionel Smith visiting the Aiken Kiwanis Club asked if the Kiwanis roster includes a Mr. Proper alongside Mr. Prim. The remark follows Prim's June program announcement at the club.
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Dave Prim
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Lionel Smith
Kiwanis
Mr. Proper
Prim
New Ellenton Democrats Nominate Mayoral Candidates
Axel Adams faces James K. Christian in the Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday at the Civic Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The winner faces Republican Arthur J. Hanna in a July 6 special election to finish Randy W. Shaw’s term amid a city financial crisis and sewer controversy. Adams, acting mayor after Shaw’s resignation, says he is focused on city issues while still pursuing the race.
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Axel Adams
James
Jim) K. Christian
New Ellenton
New Ellenton Civic Center
Arthur J. Hanna
Randy W. Shaw
Shaw
Mary
Adams
Wagons To Wagener Festival Draws Campers From Across State
Wa g ener hosts the 25th Wagons To Wagener Festival with recreational vehicles and campers gathering for a weekend of dances parades and pageants. Attendees from North Augusta and Bath praise the wholesome fun and local hospitality while bands play and a worship service closes the event.
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Aiken
Wagener ‘Pavilion
New South
Camille Bradford
Channel 19
Columbia
Deneise School of Dance
Tex Davis
Country Pride
Wagener Pavilion
Wagoner
Workers Receive Training Under State Workforce Initiative
About 75 percent of the U S workforce will need new skills as the Governor's Initiative for Workforce Excellence aims to keep America and South Carolina economically competitive. In Aiken County coordinator Gene Wright leads training that partners business industry and government to raise worker education. At a luncheon 15 Airco Gases employees in Aiken celebrated completing two mathematics courses with Aiken Technical College. Wright notes ISO 9000 certification could follow, signaling quality and helping firms avoid being undercut by cheaper rivals. Other firms Wright works with include Graniteville Company Air Products and Chemicals and Owens Corning.
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America
South Carolina
Wright
Aiken County
Airco Gases Company of
Aiken
Houndslake Country Club
Aiken Technical Coll
Aiken Technical College
Wership
Allen
Europe
Airco
Graniteville Company
Air Products and Chemicals
RE. Phelan
Owens-Corning Fi
Answers From A Mailbag Of Readership Queries
The column presents reader questions on politics and local issues with humorous, blunt responses. It cites officials, names several political figures, and touches on Aurora Borealis sightings, traffic enforcement, and public debates. The piece juxtaposes light local color with pointed commentary.
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Lower Savannah
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Tarrant County
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New Ellenton City Hall
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Rockaway
Etherredge Center
Deltas
Main Street
St Louis
Cathy Kirkland
Aikens
Edward D Jones & Co
Kennedy Smith
National Main Street Center
Washington, D.C
David Taylor
Connector Road
Graniteville
Ascauga Lake
Ludlow Lake
U.S. 1
Clemson University
S.C. Conservation Districts Foundation
S.C. Land Resources Commission
Chatooga
Patsy Summer
Soil Conservation District
Rick Felder
N.E. Democrats
Christian
Hanna
Sy Ranjim
Garrett
N.E
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Bath
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Doug Wikander
Rock Pond
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Hubert Turner
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Aiken City
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