SAHS teacher nets high state honor
Karen Carter, a physical education instructor at South Airicn High, was named the top physical education teacher in the state by the S C Alliance for Physical Education and Sports. Her career includes coaching and playing with high profile athletes, but she emphasizes personal fitness for every student in her program.
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Etta Jones, Jazz Singer from Aiken, Dies at 72
Etta Jones, a lifelong blues and jazz vocalist born in Aiken, died Tuesday October 16 2001 at age 72 after five decades of recording and performing. She moved to New York City at age three and later joined Buddy Johnson's big band before achieving fame with the 1960 hit Don't Go To Strangers earning a gold record.
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Deaths of Margaret Gassman Aken and Joan Holmes
Obituary notice listing Margaret S. Gassman Aken and Joan Vile Holmes among deceased individuals. Includes short biographical identifiers and mentions of memorial or funeral arrangements to follow.
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Anthrax Scare Hits Daschle Office Staffers
More than 20 Daschle staffers tested positive for exposure to anthrax after a letter to Capitol Hill contained a refined form of the agent. Officials noted 22 staffers as positive, all receiving antibiotics. FBI probes link handwriting and language to a wider national scare as decontamination suits appear across the country.
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Western Carolina Fair to Feature Kershaw Hayes and More
The Aiken Jaycee sponsored event runs October 18 to 27 at the Aiken Jaycee fair grounds. National acts include Sammy Kershaw with Hunter Hayes opening Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the Bridgestone Firestone Stage. The SRP Federal Credit Union Family Stage hosts two 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows by 421 Band and a Saturday lineup with Hayes at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the same stage. Local group 420 Outback performs two Friday shows.
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Advanced Glassfiber layoffs may be short-term relief
Tuesday announced layoff of 160 workers at Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC. The Aiken plant furloughs total 360 in three months due to electronics market downturn, leaving 850 normally employed. Company President Robert G. Pistole says furloughs will be across the board with hopes for a brief interruption.
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USC urged to change mascot to Lions or Bears
PETA asks USC and Jacksonville State University to drop the Gamecock name claiming it glamorizes cruelty. Kristie Phelps says the bird tied to cockfighting and a blood sport illegal in South Carolina should be replaced. Gamecock fans respond with disbelief as the issue attracts national animal rights attention.
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Council to change ambulance policy in Aiken County
Aiken County Council voted to rewrite the contract with the Aiken Rescue Squad to dispatch the closest ambulance regardless of affiliation. The move aims to speed medical aid, with officials noting a possible small contract increase and 5 to 10 additional monthly calls.
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