Seven Gables Fire Destroys Palmetto House in North Augusta
A late Thursday blaze consumed the Seven Gables on Georgia Avenue, housing the Palmetto Lodge since 1903. North Augusta firefighters battled flames starting 10:14 p.m., declaring a total loss within an hour. No injuries reported as investigators begin work.
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Judy Dooley
Augusta
Seven Gables
CSRA
Palmetto
North Augusta
Georgia Avenue
T. Lee Wetherington
Hampton Terrace
Palmetto Lodge
North
McCain vows to lead change at GOP convention
At the Republican National Convention in St Paul John McCain pledges to end Washington gridlock and usher in change as he kicks off his fall campaign. He criticizes both parties while appealing to independents and disaffected Democrats amid cheering delegates.
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John McCain
St. Paul, Minn
ST. Paul
Minn
Washington
White House
McCain
Barack Obama
Congress
Deaths and Funerals notices from 01 9
A compact obituary roundup lists individuals including Patricia Radcliffe Gullette of Aiken Doris Martin of North Augusta Luther B Prescott Sr of Augusta Randolph Rose of Springfield Lorene Rigdon of North Jessie T Rutland of Columbia Laverne Sizemore of ville and PA Brock of New Ellenton.
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PA. Brock
New Ellenton
Patricia Radcliffe Gullette
Aiken
Doris Martin
North Augusta
Luther B. Prescott Sr
Augusta
Randolph Rose
Springfield
Lorene Rigdon
Jessie T. Rutland
Columbia
Laverne Sizemore
Ville
Aiken's Makin' Arts Show Opens In Downtown Parade
The Aiken's Makin' festival kicks off with a People's Parade led by the Aiken High School color guard. The event runs today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and returns Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 72 handcrafters and 28 food vendors selected from about 250 applicants. Local vendors include Pitter Patter Prints and Seren dipity Studio. Food courts offer funnel cakes, kettle corn, lemonade, Greek and Caribbean specialties. Entertainment on two stages features Ed Girardeau, Savannah River String Band, Rockin Randy Craig and the Aiken South Boundary Chorus. For details, visit hospitality tents or call 641-1111.
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Aiken’s
Aiken’s Makin
Cho
J. David Jameson
Greater Aiken
Pers
Papa Russ
Firehouse
Fairfield Street
York Street
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Woman seeks custody with children missing after leave
An Aiken woman Veronica Kirby lost custody of her daughter Trinity Kirby and son Isaac Kirby last week and may have left the state with them to meet a boyfriend AWOL from the U S Army. An APB and NCIC entry are in place for nationwide pickup.
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West
Aiken Public Safety
Veronica
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Trinity Michelle Kirby
Issac Hunter Kirby
Veronica Kirby
Fort Riley
Kansas
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Aych
South
Nii
Michael Gibbons
City of
Kirby
National Crime Information Database
David Turno
Department
Tumo
Ed Kirby
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