Separate wrecks claim two lives in weekend crashes
An 8 year old girl and a 63 year old woman died in separate accidents within 24 hours. Cassidy Heath of Williston died after a Friday night crash at Highway 302 and Highway 4 east of Aiken. Kenneth Heath admitted to drinking earlier and several passengers were injured. Authorities cited a strong odor of alcohol.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol
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Aiken
Wright brothers in crime tale linked to murder charges
Tyrone Wright, 33, wakes to his mug shot in the Aiken Standard online edition next to mug shots of brothers Emer son and Franklin Wright. Franklin Wright, 55, faces murder charges in Aiken County for two women's deaths and assault charges in Augusta. Tyrone recalls family tragedy and says he barely knew Franklin who was jailed most of his life.
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Aiken Standard
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Aiken County
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Aikens Makin Deemed A Success At Park Avenue Festival
Crowds packed Park Avenue for the 34th Annual Aikens Makin festival on Saturday with more than 90 artisans and 20 food vendors. Organizers praised the turnout despite brief morning showers and plan to use attendee feedback to improve next year.
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Aiken
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Union Street
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Southport
N.C
Deaths and Funerals: Mitchell Burgess and Aiken Bush Sr.
Obituaries list Mitchell Philip Burgess and Aiken Carl Bush Sr. among the recent deaths with funeral notices and service details forthcoming in the local area.
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Carl Bush Sr
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Remembering 9 11 Obama appeals for tolerance
President Obama urged national unity and tolerance at a Pentagon ceremony marking the September 11 attacks. He rejected fear and isolation, stressing the republic’s commitment to liberty and diversity as he recalled the hijacking and the 184 people who died.
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Washington, D.C
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Pentagon
Obama marks Sept. 11 with call for religious unity
In a Sept 11 anniversary speech President Obama rejects war on Islam and honors nearly 3,000 victims. The tribute comes as Sept 11 memory tests bonds amid rising Muslim suspicion and controversy over a Ground Zero mosque and a pastor’s Qur’an burning threat.
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