Thurmond Relocation Draws Thurmond Family Back Home
The move places Senator Strom Thurmond in a family focused setting with son Strom Thurmond Jr in Aiken and sister Mary Tompkins in Edgefield. Relatives reside in Greenwood North Augusta and Abbeville with estranged wife Nancy in Thomasville GA.
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Thurmond
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond ,Jr
Aiken
Mary Tompkins
Edgefield
Greenwood
North Augusta
Abbeville
Nancy
Thomasville
Rainsford
Nancy Thurmond
Strom Thurmond Jr
Gover
Weather Outlook and Garden Tips Amid Cold Front
Local estimates warn of frost risk for blossoms and houseplants. Forecasters expect highs in the 50s to 60s with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. A cold front from Texas and Oklahoma may bring light rain late weekend and a warmer Sunday afternoon in the low 70s.
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Holmes
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kurzeja
Aiken
Sunda
Potter Sequel Aims High At Box Office
The Chamber of Secrets opening lags Sorcerer’s Stone but shows stronger reviews and growth potential. Eminem’s 8 Mile drops from first to second as Half Past Dead debuts, while My Big Fat Greek Wedding nears 200 million and The Ring tops 100 million in 2002’s busy weekend.
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Dio
Fellman
Eminem
Steven Seagal
Daniel Radcliffe
Harry
Hogwarts School of
Paul Devgarabedhan
Box
Festival of Trees lights up Aiken with varied décor
Suzuki violinists and diverse acts entertained at the Festival of Trees at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The display runs through November 30 with trees available for bidding to benefit local charities. Proceeds help the center, while performances included Carolina Squares, Suzuki violists ages 3 to 17, and church choirs alongside other acts from area schools and groups.
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Suzuki
Aiken Center For the Arts
Jill Brown
Links, Inc
Carolina Squares
Millbrook Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
Billy Williams
Links
PK. Hightower
Brothers, and Sisters of
Aiken County
Aiken-Barnwell, Mental Health Association
Cumbee Center
Nis
Aiken Center For the
Brown
Don Mitcham
Edith Tinnes
YMCA
Mitcham
Smith-Hazel
Kountry
Sweet Adelines Peach State Chorus
Michael and
Ann Robinson
Dennis Hall
Michael Gilliland
Fred Williams
Minnie Palmore House
Aiken Prep
Second Baptist School
J.D. Lever
Dale Boyd
Michael
Aiken County Considers Road Closure Amid Center Security Debate
The county weighs a road closure tied to a new nature center that hosts school programs in September with about 570 students. Opponents lead a petition against the project while supporters cite aesthetics safety and continued access to Silver Bluff Boat Landing as key points. The issue returns to the council for reconsideration after a contentious Development Committee meeting.
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Connelly
Aiken County
John Key
Kney
Silver Bluff
Bluff Landing
Key
Aiken
Audubon Society
Aiken County Council Development Committee
Aiken County Council
County Council
Richland Ave
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Baxter Financial Anal
INDI
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Claire Duval
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