Fire Damages Empty Stables on Whiskey Road
Unoccupied stables off Whiskey Road suffered heavy damage with the center section destroyed in a fire discovered about 9:45 p.m. Chief J. Carroll Busbee of the Aiken Public Safety Department said the stables owned by J. T. McMurtrie were used for storage. Damages are undetermined and the fire was brought under control by 11:00 p.m. Investigators continue to probe the blaze’s cause.
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Belvedere Fun Festival to feature multiple music acts
The Belvedere Fall Fun Festival Saturday features the Dixie Rebels Savannah River Boys Cavaliers Spectrum and two more acts. A firefighters competition at Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A barbecue lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Craft displays charge a $10 display fee. The Belvedere Jaycees sponsor the event.
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Memorial Service Set For Veterans Memorials
A memorial service will be held today at the Veterans' Monument on Laurens Street. The event is a joint gathering of Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post 26 and starts at 5 p.m. An open house for veterans follows Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
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MVHS Pageant Saturday Night Plans
Miss Midland Valley High School will be chosen Saturday night in a pageant with 60 contestants. The event begins at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium and will crown Miss Midland Valley along with Miss Freshman Miss Sophomore Miss Junior and Miss Senior. Two runners up will be named. Underclassmen are judged on poise and appearance while seniors are judged on talent as well. Only senior girls are eligible and entrants must be recommended by teachers write an essay and pay an entry fee. Winners will be honored in the yearbook.
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Court Ends Allen Suit Over 1974 Shooting Death
The Fourth Circuit upheld a lower ruling in favor of state and local law enforcement officers and the City of Aiken in Dorothy Allen's 1980 suit over her son George Allen's 1974 shooting death by Deputy Sheriff Ronald Busbee. The panel found the three year statute of limitations applicable to sheriffs and constables encompassed all law enforcement officers.
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Aiken
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Bike Club To Tour Historic Aiken
The Aiken Bicycle Club plans a public tour of historic Aiken on Sunday. Cyclists meet at 1 p.m. at the H. O. Weeks Center. Lead by Doug Walker, the 15 mile ride lasts about two hours with stops to describe notable buildings.
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