Aiken Orvieto Sign Sister City Bond and Tree Planting
The signing of the Partners in Friendship agreement between Aiken and Orvieto followed over a year of work led by Rotary. Mayors read the proclamation in English and Italian, gifts from Orvieto were exchanged, and a flowering Italian Apricot tree was planted on Park Avenue as a living symbol of the partnership.
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Rotary Club
Cavanaugh
George
Orvieto
Aiken
Steve Thompson
Park Avenue
Video poker profits soar amid political debate in South Carolina
The state records show profits from video poker rising to over 166 million through June as legal fights continue. Revenue officials note that 25 percent of quarterly receipts came from 12 counties including York and Horry led the year with fifty and comprehensive county totals. Politicians clash over legality while operators claim the chatter boosts business.
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State Supreme Court
Revenue Department
York County
York
Len
Wes Hayes
R-Rock Hill
Horry County
Reception set for Italian artist Valentini at USC Aiken
A reception for Italian artist Livio Orazio Valentini will be held today from 7 to 9 pm at the Etherredge Center, University of South Carolina Aiken. Valentini, from Orvieto, makes his US debut under a Partners in Friendship agreement with Aiken. Members of the Orvieto delegation will attend, with tickets via the Etherredge Center Box Office or Janet Augeri Morris at Aiken Downtown Development Association.
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Livio Orazio Valentini
Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina
Aiken
Orvieto
Janet Augeri Morris
Aiken Downtown Development Association
Westinghouse mulls piecemeal sale of industrial units
Westinghouse has resisted selling its industrial businesses separately. A breakup would leave the group with nuclear energy systems and government contracting units, including Savannah River Site operations in South Carolina New York and New Mexico. Savannah River Co. remains prime contractor. Since last year’s split plan, stock has risen from about 20 to nearly 28 a share by Thursday’s close.
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Westinghouse
South Carolina
New York
New Mexico
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Savannah River
Quiet volunteer Walker praised by library staff
Walker is described as a quiet, modest man who is eager to help and undertake tasks. He enjoys organizing stacks and returning misplaced books, finds the library a pleasant place with nice people and a friendly staff.
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Walker
Christmas Made in the South Opens in Augusta Event Weekend
The eleventh annual Christmas Made in the South exhibition opens at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center with 400 artisans showcasing contemporary and traditional work. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm Friday, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday. Admission is 4 dollars. under 12 free. Camp Long offers high and low ropes programs starting Friday at 6 pm. Registration is 50 dollars. Valley Empty Stocking Fund launches its 25th annual drive with applications on Nov 19 and Dec 3 at Langley Community Center.
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South
Augusta
Augusta- Richmond County Civic Center
Fat Man's Forest
Wire Road
Aiken
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Valley
Langley
Langley Community Center
S.C
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Scott Webs
Fred Collins
Collins Entertainment Corp
Lion
Richland County
Greenville County
Collins
Eae
Executive
Boe
Margaret L. Parrish
Dmd
South Aiken Executive Center
Whiskey Rd
Shoney's
Millbrook Ave
Oakwood
Richland Avenue
Job Service
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
East
Richland Ave
Walker Stroma
JB White
Hite Floral
Aiken County Courthouse
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