North Augusta Councilman Greene Reflects On Rock Attack
North Augusta Councilman Thomas W. Greene recounts the night he was struck by a rock near Five Notch Road while returning from the country club. He lost his left eye and faces a slow recovery, expressing forgiveness and hope for the assailants to be caught as investigators continue the open case with a reward fund at $2,131.13.
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Hornets tied for first in 1-3 Grade Soccer League
North Augusta Recreation Department youth soccer notes the Hornets atop the 1-3 grade standings in a local league. A lighthearted take mentions recent quips about public speakers and free speech as well as a postcard suggesting new slides for schools.
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Jaycees County Fair Opens With Family Entertainment
The 10th annual Aiken Jaycees County Fair opens tomorrow at 6 p.m. with Diane Toole, Miss South Carolina, at the ribbon cutting. Gates run daily 6 p.m. through Friday, noon Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Admission 75 cents. kids under six free. traffic 2 per car Sunday. The fair features arts and crafts, 4-H, flower show entries due tomorrow 8:30–11:30 a.m., 4-H entries due Thursday 5:30 p.m., Deggeller midway rides, and Diving Devils dives from a 100‑ft tower.
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Aiken Jaycees County
Diane Toole
South Carolina
Diving Devils
Peace Talks May Begin Next Week
Negotiations to complete the Egyptian Israel peace treaty outlined at Camp David are reported to begin in Washington on Oct 12. Washington is cited as site to aid participation by U.S. officials in ending 30 years of hostilities, with Israel withdrawing from Sinai and a future Palestinian autonomous government to be negotiated.
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Cool Night and Warm Tomorrow Temperature Forecast
Tonight will be fair and cool with temperatures dipping into the low fifties. The chance of precipitation is minimal this evening. Tomorrow is expected to be sunny and warm with a high near eighty and a ten percent rain risk.
Pug Ravenel to Speak at Aiken's Wakin' Breakfast
Democratic U S Senate candidate Charles Pug Ravenel will address Aiken's Wakin' at the Ramada Inn in Aiken tomorrow morning. Breakfast starts 7 19 a m, sponsored by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, and costs 3 dollars. Open to all attendees.
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Pug) Ravenel
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Patrol Car Damaged In Weekend Collision on Richland Ave
Aiken Department of Public Safety reports a collision on Richland Ave over the weekend involving a patrol car and a 1965 Dodge driven by Leo Jackson Jr. The patrol car suffered heavy damage to the right front and rear quarter panel. No injuries or charges noted. damage estimate for Jackson’s car unavailable. officer Burnett was the patrol car driver.
Construction Closes Streets on Laurens and South Boundary
Luther Bigby of Southern Bell announced three day street closures from Laurens and Park Avenue to South Boundary and Newberry Street for cable and conduit installation as part of the $2 million South Airien project. The section will partially reopen Thursday.
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Relief Railway Service Return Keeps Industries Working
Owens-Corning Fiberglas avoids plant curtailment as rail service resumes after a four day nationwide strike. Plant manager Robert Hrubala cites replenished raw material shipments by rail and emergency pneumatic delivery while clerks return to work under a court order.
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Carlen Sees Georgia Win as USC Highlight
The report notes coach Carlen calling the Georgia victory the biggest moment for USC. Pages cover Aiken County Today, comics, Dear Abby, editorials, obituaries, sports, television, weather, and a map.
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Open House Draws 4000 Visitors to Graniteville Textile Plant
4 000 visitors toured Graniteville Company Swint Division during a Family Day open house tied to South Carolina Textile Week. W C Lott vice president said the event surpassed expectations as guests watched cotton fabric progress from raw fiber to final inspection.
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Handicapped Helpers Will Be Saluted In Aiken Festivities
A Salute to Handicapped Helpers will be held October 6 and 7 at USC Aiken Student Activity Building. The event, sponsored by local disability and civic groups in cooperation with state agencies, features exhibits from Able-Disabled, The Adult Development Center, Aiken Area Council of Aging, Aiken Community Hospital, and other organizations touring Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
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