Grandson recalls Aiken railroad past and depot legacy
Carl Ardrey, a Norfolk Southern train master, spoke at the fifth anniversary of the rebuilt Aiken depot now housing the Visitors Center and Train Museum. He recounted his grandfather Frank E. Ardrey serving as the depot's ticket agent from 1922 to 1954 and relating to Aiken Winter Colony residents during the city's golden era.
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Aiken Family Ties to Astaire Era Wealth and Piano Heirlooms
Ardrey recounts his grandfather’s ties to Winter Colony elites and private clay courts, earning $100 monthly in 1930 and a $500 check from George Bourne. He displays a canceled $700 Farmers and Merchants Bank check and a Steinway piano valued at $80,000 linked to Lucy Rutherford and Roosevelt. Larry Wood notes the local education beat.
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Aikenite joins Hillary Clinton advocacy group
Aikenite and former Aiken County Council member joins the S C Women and Girls for Hillary Committee to organize events and spread Clinton's campaign across South Carolina. Sanders-Wright cites Clinton's equal pay, women’s health, job creation, and support of the Affordable Care Act as key factors. The group includes more than 30 former and current state legislators and local officials.
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Prism Concert returns Monday in North Augusta
The Savannah River Winds will headline the seventh Prism Concert sponsored by the City of North Augusta and the Cultural Arts Council. The free event starts at 7 30 p m Monday at First Baptist Church North Augusta 602 Georgia Ave with Richard Brasco leading percussion brass and woodwinds along with guest organist Ann Fetters. Donations accepted.
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Prism Concert at First Baptist Church North Augusta
The NA Arts Council presents a 7 30 p m Prism Concert at First Baptist Church North Augusta 602 Georgia Ave featuring sections of the orchestra performing colors before the full ensemble joins for combined pieces. Stephanie Turner, Valdosta State University 2012 alum, is arts and entertainment reporter for the Aiken Standard.
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Local thefts and vandalism report across Aiken County
Aiken County Sheriff reports include thefts from truck beds and vehicles on Belvedere Clear Water Road Thompson Avenue Toole Circle and Wagoner Road. A Beech Island resident reports a vehicle theft and items stolen from another vehicle. A Beech Island resident vandalized a vehicle. A shooter fired at an office window with a bullet found inside. Suspicious activity on Townsend Street led to a DOE clarification that no nuclear bomb exists and investigation will be pursued.
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