Graniteville wildfire swells to 500 acres as crews hold line
About 200 firefighters from local and state agencies battled a wildfire threatening Graniteville homes and businesses. By late Wednesday the blaze was contained between lines set by the S C Forestry Service and the US Forest Service. A shift in wind early today raised new concerns as humidity dropped.
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Kids with matches blamed by police
Graniteville two 12 year old boys were detained for questioning after authorities say they started a fire while playing with matches behind an apartment complex. They were released to their parents with no charges filed. Firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has burned nearly 500 acres along the Aiken Augusta Highway and Robert M Bell Parkway.
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Fire Threat Grows After Kalmia Apartments Blaze
A fire reported Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. burned through a gully behind Kalmia Apartments off Gregg Street in Gran iteville. Investigators traced the blaze to its origin behind the apartment complex as flames spread toward multiple directions.
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Aiken Prep Students Raise Flag for 9/11 Tribute
Aiken Prep marks 9 11 with a flag raising as former headmaster Robert Harrington recalls Pearl Harbor and the wartime rally to defend the American way of life. He spoke at the observance reflecting on 1941 events and lasting patriotism.
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Pearl Harbor
Community reflects on 9/11 impact and resilience
Harrington notes the 9/11 attacks drew out the best in Americans as security at SRS USC Aiken increased and locals visited area churches and the Aiken Mall to remember. He highlights how the events renewed faith in the country and its values.
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Obituary notices list several local deaths in Aug 64
Local death notices report the passing of individuals including Homer Dodson Jackson Ceol Buggs Gregory Se and Nort Augusta residents Aug Kelby Ashton McFerrin Trenton with brief obituary notices and age identifiers where provided.
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Downtown Aiken prepares for the 26th Aiken's Makin' festival
Aiken's downtown park will host the 26th annual Aiken's Makin' festival this weekend with over 250 crafters and 30 food vendors. The event features hundreds of crafts and homemade goods lining downtown streets Friday and Saturday attracting local residents.
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Downtown Aiken crafts fair starts Friday with ceremonies
The two day event opens at 10 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Downtown Aiken. Hundreds of crafters and food vendors will display items along city parkway. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 45 a.m. in the Regions Operation Center parking lot.
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