Stars honor Michael Jackson at 30th solo career anniversary
A who’s who of entertainment attended Friday night as Michael Jackson marked 30 years since his solo debut. Jackson wore a white spangled jacket and was escorted to his seat beside Elizabeth Taylor with Macaulay Culkin nearby and Jackson’s parents Katherine and Joseph in attendance.
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Former Pine Ridge teacher sentenced for sex with students
A former Pine Ridge Middle School teacher was sentenced to 180 weekend jail days after admitting sexual relations with two students. Prosecutors had sought up to 23 years in prison.
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Melissa Holbrook
Deaths of Dawn Hall Andrea and Others
Obituary notice listing deaths of Dawn Hall Andrea Aen Alexander K Conrad Aiken Jerry E Couch Granitevile Robert Francis Dean Knoxville Ter Ronald Lee Feazell Gwendolyn Cone Holly and Roy Shoup Holland Mich with minimal details provided.
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Aiken City Elections Primary Focus on Candidates
The Aiken Standard previews Tuesday’s Republican primary for District 4 council and two at large seats. Voters will decide which candidates advance to the Nov 6 general election with incumbents Eric Radford Pat Lee and challengers Richard Lamar Richard Smith. Election officials anticipate brisk turnout.
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South Carolina Tops Georgia in Dramatic Week 2 Upset
The 21st ranked Gamecocks survive a late Georgia rally to win 149 at Athens. SC improves to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC while Georgia drops to 1-1 and 0-1 in conference play. Brian Scott scores the decisive 6 yard TD with 1:22 left after Billy Bennett boots his third field goal.
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Thurmond lauded for Friday SRS support in Congress
South Carolina officials rallied around Sen Strom Thurmond after his Friday call urging the Bush administration to comply with a plutonium disposal agreement. The Armed ServicesCommittee praised Thurmond and urged DOE to restore momentum on the 1998 Russia treaty and the 60 ton disposition plan while Energy officials downplayed reversals.
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Aiken's Makin festival marks 25 years with large turnout
Festival in Downtown Aiken attracted an estimated 23 000 to 25 000 attendees for the 25th annual event. Ibby Taylor of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce praised record crowds Friday and Saturday, noting more food vendors and 250 crafters along with added musical entertainment on Newberry Street.
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Dawn Andrea, pastor's wife, dies after long illness
Dawn Andrea, 50, wife of Rev. Dr. Fred Andrea of Aiken, South Carolina, died Saturday at her Chardonnay Lane home after a prolonged illness. She taught math at Aiken High School last year and was valued by colleagues and students for her care. Principal Joe Padget and teacher Suzanne Rhoden expressed sorrow.
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