Clyburn Links Equality and Education in Augusta Speech
U S Rep James E Clyburn addressed a largely African American audience in Augusta praising educated citizens for noting insult and acting. He opposed misrepresentation of the NAACP and urged unity while commenting on the Confederate flag atop the South Carolina Capitol and calling for its removal as state leaders weigh heritage and history.
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Augusta
U.S
James E. Clyburn
Florence
Clyburn
South Carolina
Rush Limbaugh
NAACP
Lybum
North
Augusta-Belvedere
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Radisson Riverfront
Travis Medlock
Martin Luther King Jr
Fair Frolic Dampened by Rain at Aiken Jaycee Fair
Rain and cool temperatures kept many away as crowds sheltered inside buildings. Vendors faced poor attendance but remained open while exhibits showcased sheriff office vehicles and costume photos with visitors posing beside cardboard cutouts of Rey Grable, Leonard Nimoy, Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe, and John Wayne.
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Aiken County
Melba Grounds
Gene Bukrym
Ponylus
Rey Grable
Leonard Nimoy
Mr. Spock
Clint Eastwood
Marilyn Monroe
John Wayne
Local tip line invites readers to share news
Readers are urged to call 648 2311 with tips or ideas for stories. The notice emphasizes a simple contact method for community reporting.
Art In Bronze by Lynne Katon En
Sholin, a sculptor by main focus, began as an engineer at North Carolina State. He pivoted to art after attending the Pittsburgh Art Institute and spent 20 years as a commercial artist. He directed art for agencies and firms, notably creating the finished art for Lance Crackers before joining Gorham Bronze to craft bronze emblems and memorials.
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Liam A. Sholin
Sholin
North Carolina State
Art Institute of Pittsburg
Oday
Lance Crackers
Gorham Bronze
Health Profile Highlights SC Hospital Admissions
A South Carolina Health Status profile from the South Carolina Hospital Association notes heart disease or cancer as major death risks and childbirth as the leading hospitalization cause statewide. It also cites heart failure and shock as third, with pneumonia and childhood asthma rising hospitalization in many counties.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Sout Carolina Hospital Association
Allendale
Clarendon
Door to door meat sales in Aiken under investigation
Clemson University meat and poultry inspectors probe a door to door sale of beef pork and seafood in Aiken after Darla Hall fell ill hours after eating items purchased from a Mobile Georgia company. Patricia Smallwood owner of Private Stock Meats Lithonia Ga says sales occurred but declines comment.
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Clemson University Meat and Poultry
Aiken
Darla Hall
Peach Orchard Place
Georgia
Teaiearce
Ms. Hall
Clemson
Johnny F. Reid
Hal
Patricia Smallwood
Private Stock Meat Co
Lithonia 3A
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Jody Duggins Johnson
North Augusta
Aiken Jaycees
Hope Cooper
Bride
Ranjim
Garrett
Carenaar
Weat Ibeer
Mary Ellee Parker Wais
Williston
Lynne Katonen
Winnys
William Sholin
Ali
Carl Langley
Dr. LaFontaine
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