Pitcher returns to USC Aiken with million gift
Roberto Hernandez, a former USC Aiken pitcher and major league closer, returned to his college roots and donated 1 million dollars for a new baseball facility. The project includes the Roberto Hernandez Stadium with a 1,000 spectator capacity, a Hall of Fame, larger locker rooms, and enhanced practice areas benefiting future players.
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Roberto Hernandez
USC Aiken
Kansas City Royals
ASCAA
Hernandez
USCA
University
Thurmond backs Graham for Senate edge over Sanders
Strom Thurmond endorses Lindsey Graham for the U S Senate seat in next year’s race. Thurmond, after decades in Washington, may retire from campaign duties but offers support that could ease Graham’s transition and improve his chances against Democrat Alex Sanders.
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
US Senate
Washington, D.C
Thurmond
Lindsey Graham
Aiken County
Lindsey
House
Senate
Washington
Graham
Alex Sanders
Allen Standard staff credits and roles listed
The Allen Standard announces staff roles with Scott B. Hunter as editor and Jeffrey B. Wallace as director. Art Zappa serves as business manager, Ellen C. Priest as managing editor, Timothy E. O'Brien as supervising editor, James R. Bennett Jr. as supervisor, and David Boyd listed among senior staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uplisher
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
James R. Bennett Jr
Honest act by Aiken High student earns praise
A letter writer commends Mark Crawford of Aiken High School for returning $30 owed after a miscounted ticket sale, highlighting honesty in the community. The page also includes letters debating the Still Magnolias calendar and its reception, with varied views on art, propriety, and charity.
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Mark Crawford
Aiken High School
Aiken High Jayvee
Mr. Crawford
En High School
Crawford
Aiken
Diane Starkie
Sistine Chapel
Rubens
Gauguin
Michelangelo
David
Council On Aging
Still Magnolias
Heart Fund
Aiken County
All America
Still Magnolias Committee
Delores Royal Tabor
Land Trust volunteers celebrate Make a Difference Day in Aiken
Aiken County Open Land Trust and nearly 20 volunteers marked Make a Difference Day at the Carolina Bay Natural Reserve on Oct 27 2001. They planted two wildflower areas cut back exotics sprayed poison ivy and trash collected funds for a scholarship while Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and others helped sustain drought resistant perennials and a dry hot area near Price Avenue.
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Art
Louise Glassman
Price Avenue
Fred Cavanaugh
Buz Scott
Lee Dane
Fred
Land Trust Board
Lee Hyder
Naomi Hamilton
Aiken Junior Women’s Club
The
Land Trust
Michael
Diane Gilden
Ally Riddle
Alysha O’bannion
Aiken
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Pitcher
USC
Allen Standard
Antes
David Boyd
Julie
Jane
Shara
Kay
Jack
Ruth
Mom
Frank Rotner
Jesus
Michaelangelo
Playboy
Rubin
National Endowment For the Arts
Lce
Diane M. Giddings
Magnolias
USA
Dane
Aiken County Open Land Trust
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