Games at the Aiken Jaycee County Fair offerings
A survey shows dollar buys fairgoers anything from a football target game to cheese pizza with most prizes gone quickly. Larry's All-Star Football game owner explains the aim and finish line win. The fair features inexpensive midway games, with schedules noting gates open and live stage acts Kentucky Headhunters Toby Keith across the weekend.
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Scott Webster Lee
Christy Boatwright
Aiken Jaycee County Fair
Bridgestone project tax plan unsettled in Aiken County
The Bridgestone/Firestone plant in Aiken County prompts debate over a fees in lieu of taxes scheme as the county weighs the impact on the school system and long term revenue. County officials note a three year wait before collections begin and describe the need to recoup infrastructure costs. Bridgestone will pay 900000 per year for 20 years under current terms.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Economic Development Partnership
Bridgestone
Firestone
South Carolina
BFSC
Ronnie Young
Young
Dropout rate in South Carolina dips, tops state trend
South Carolina reports the high school dropout rate fell to 2.9 percent last year from 3.1 percent, a decline seen across boys, girls, whites and minorities. Education officials credit vocational and technical courses and proactive classrooms, with Barnwell District 29 noting a drop from 10.8 percent to 0.3 percent, tying for the state's lowest rate.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State
Barbara Nielsen
Jim Foster
H. Kenneth Dinkins
Barnwell
Williston
Dinkins
Sumter
Williston High School
Deaths list on page 2B includes five local figures
Obituary notices named Leon Bell of Springfield James Edgar Dismore Jr of Aiken Walter Gibbons Jr of Wagener James H Hall Sr of Aiken and Andrew Jackson Seebey of Aiken are recorded with brief death notices on page 2B.
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Leon Bell
Springfield
James Edgar Dismore Jr
Aiken
Walter Gibbons Jr
Wagener
James H. Hall Sr
Andrew Jackson Seebey
Voice of War Eagles adds to enjoyment
Announcer Jim Gunter in the Wagener-Salley press box explains his role for fans new to football. A teacher and coach, he offers game insights beyond play-by-play to help families understand fumbles and Hail Mary passes, making games more enjoyable for all.
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Wagener
War Eagle
Jim Gunter
Gunter
Wagener-Salley High School
Wagoner Salley High School
Scott
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