What Do The Kids Like At Aiken Jaycee County Fair
Youngsters at the Aiken Jaycee County Fair reveal favorites from bumper cars to The Loop and the spooky house. Anthony Taylor and cousins name rides they enjoy while siblings pick the ferris wheel and merry go round. The fair runs with family night pricing and free parking, opens at 6 p.m. tonight.
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Wall Street Dampens as Fed Tightens Credit
In New York the stock market faced heavy trading volume and a sharp Dow drop amid Fed plans to curb credit. The NYSE traded 81.62 million shares, the Dow fell 8.27 to 849.32, and bonds and gold saw volatility as banks raised prime rates to 14 percent.
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Aiken High Homecoming Float Hits Rough Parade Run
Aiken High’s senior class faced a series of mechanical mishaps during the homecoming parade. The flatbed axle cracked, a pickup overheated and needed pushing, and a bus ran out of gas pulling the float. The class will receive a special award for the float. Meanwhile a North Augusta husband vented an odd remark about his wife.
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Public Safety Concept Unites Aiken and North Augusta Agencies
Aiken and North Augusta directors discuss the shift from separate fire and police to a unified public safety department. Benefits include lower fire losses and higher crime clearances. The staff adapted well with zero turnover in the last year and strong community support.
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Fire Prevention Week Remembers Great Chicago Fire
In 1871 a blaze started by a cow blamed on Mrs. Patrick O Leary devastated Chicago killing hundreds and destroying vast property. Fire Prevention Week now urges year round safety with home clutter reduction, safe cords, kitchen burn prevention, smoking safety in beds, ash trays, and two exit plans for each room.
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