Clemson Remains 6-0 With 34-27 Win Over NCSU
Clemson, ranked No. 5, edged North Carolina State 34-27 as Woody Dantzler ran for two touchdowns and threw for one while Rivers nearly matched with 370 passing yards. USC followed with a 27-17 road victory at Kentucky, sparked by Derek Watson’s 149 rushing yards and a late clinching run.
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Clemson
Woody Dantzler
North Carolina State
Philip Rivers
Tigers
University of South Carolina Gamecocks
Gamecocks
University of Kentucky Wildcats
USC
Arkansas
Rivers
Koran Robinson
Wolfpack
Wildcats
Derek Watson
Sunday focus Kids get fire smart
National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 8 to 14 with ADPS teaching fire safety to children and adults. Inspector David Turno notes fires can happen any time and that children relay lessons to their parents, reinforcing year round prevention efforts.
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David Turno
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Turno
ADPS
Kostunica Sworn In as Yugoslavia’s First Elected President
Vojislav Kostunica took the oath in Belgrade at the Sava Center, becoming Yugoslavia’s first popularly elected president. He pledged to uphold the constitution as parliament wrestled over elections amid lingering Milosevic loyalists and post‑rioting tensions.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Vojislav Kostunica
Slobodan Milosevic
Kostunica
Milosevic
Sava Center
Udg
Market Day brings vintage finds to Aiken shoppers
Market Day at the Aiken County Historical Museum drew about 50 vendors and thousands of attendees for the third annual event. Shoppers browsed homemade crafts, antiques, and plants while children enjoyed the Puppy pen with SPCA puppies up for adoption. Entertainment included Native American dancing, bagpipe music, storytelling, and face painting, with concessions from NJROTC and local vendors.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Aiken Spca
Aiken High School
Njrotc
Carolyn Miles
Ginny Southworth
Kimberly Hoover
Aiken County Historical Museum
Voters urged to prepare for Nov. 7 ballot questions
Aiken County election officials urge voters to read up ahead of November 7 when a 12 page ballot will include three constitutional amendments and a local 1 percent sales tax question. The county plans 430 voting machines across 68 precincts and enforces a five minute voting limit to prevent delays.
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Aiken County
Stuart Bedenbaugh
Bedenbaugh
Aiken
Sunday Morning Falling into the Season Changes Start
Sunday morning light marks the season shift as weather and routines begin to change. Community schedules adjust with softer tones and new activities. Local reports note gradual transitions in school and church plans.
Deaths and Funerals William Vey Farmer Charleston
Obituary notices list William Vey Farmer of Charleston and Elsa Ayliffe Bunyan Fox of Aiken with service details by Rose Graham Funeral Home and Rivers Funeral Home respectively. Includes death notices and funeral home references.
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William
Bill) Vey Farmer
Charleston
Rose & Graham Funeral Home
Elsa Ayliffe Bunyan Fox
Aiken
Rivers Funeral Home
Weekend festival marks 25th anniversary in Aiken
The Atomic City Festival in New Ellenton celebrates its 25th anniversary with a weekend lineup. Soul food and French cuisine draw crowds as guests explore American classics. Local business events include Nursing Azalea Woods opening in Aiken.
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Atomic City Festival
New Ellenton
Vent
Azalea Woods
Aiken
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