Aiken native aids rescue in South Carolina flood
Jeff Tucker, a Coast Guard flight mechanic from Aiken, helped save a mother and her 15 month old daughter on a Huger roof during the Oct 4 flood. The team, including two pilots and a rescue swimmer, used an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter with instrument flying due to heavy rain. Tucker plans 20 more years in the Coast Guard and a degree in aeronautics.
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Western Carolina State Fair Returns to Aiken
The Western Carolina State Fair comes to Aiken on Thursday with new acts and returning rides. Ta-Ta Thursday offers pink half off gate admission and $20 unlimited ride bands, with half of ticket proceeds to the Savannah River Cancer Foundation. A 4:30 p.m. ceremony features fair leaders and a school color guard. gates open at 5 p.m. The pink tent provides free popcorn and breast cancer information.
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Western Carolina State Fair Comes to Aiken Grounds
The Western Carolina State Fair runs Thursday through October 31 at the Aiken Fair Grounds 561 May Royal Drive. Gate admission is 5 dollars in advance 6 dollars at the gate. Children 5 and under admitted free. Tickets include unlimited rides but not gate admission. Tickets available online or at local outlets. For details visit westerncarolinastatefair.com or call 803 648 8955. Stephanie Turner reports.
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