Reader letter urges fuller Western Carolina State Fair coverage
A reader complains the Western Carolina State Fair coverage was too brief and requests complete reporting including the beauty pageant winners from Oct 23. The letter also questions church affiliation requirements for city basketball participation and low waitlist transparency, urging responses via Talkback.
Georgia man jailed on cockfighting bench warrant
Robert Eather Smith Jr, 62, was jailed Thursday on an outstanding cockfighting bench warrant after failing to appear in court earlier this summer. Sheriff's spokesman St Michael Frank noted those failing to appear would be booked and fined.
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Pinecrest Honors Veterans Day Wall of Honor Event
Pinecrest Center marked Veterans Day with a Wall of Honor in the cafeteria and Patriotism Week activities in classrooms. Seventh grader David Boatwright praised his father Ernest Boatwright of the 122nd Engineer Battalion, now retired after 25 years in the military. Teachers and students highlighted service, with Cecil Atchley organizing the observance and noting family ties to Iraq, Afghanistan, and World War II.
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South Aiken honors veterans at School Veterans Day program
South Aiken High School marked Veterans Day with guest speaker Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Brown reflecting on veterans' role in liberty and world history. Students Aubrey Donath announced winners of Combat Medics and Hospital Corpsmen themed contests with cash prizes from Citizens Bank & Trust.
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Veterans honored at Savannah River Site ceremony
Savannah River Site workers held a ceremony hosted by Wackenhut to honor veterans. General Dan K. McNeill highlighted WWI and Vietnam service and current efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. James H. Isom praised veterans as a nation grateful for their bravery. Two World War II veterans, Leon Perre and Willard Smith, attended, with Smith later noted for Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
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Lottery numbers announced for Friday draws
The article lists Friday winning numbers for Pick 3 Midday 20 8, Pick 4 Midday 26 7 6, Pick 3 Evening 6 8 5, Pick 4 Evening 5 1 0 1, and Palmetto Cash 5 28 6 5 20 28.
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