Pope John Paul II visit yields limited turnout in Columbia
Signs in Polish mark the papal visit but attendance fell short of forecasts with about 100000 spectators, including 60000 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Merchants blamed traffic fear and parking issues, while ecumenical dialogue sparked later goodwill for economy and unity.
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Aiken City Council to Discuss NAACP Petition and Library Plans
The Ai ken City Council will hold a 7 30 p m meeting to review the NAACP petition for single member districts and validate signatures from the August 10 submission. Architects for the old Aiken Elementary School renovation to the county library will also attend for site plan questions. The session occurs in the Municipal Building council chambers on Park Avenue.
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Alumni Terrific Tuesday at Rye Patch in Columbia
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association hosts Terrific Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rye Patch on 100 Berry Road SW. The evening offers cocktails and hors d oeuvres for 6 dollars per person with checks sent to USC Alumni Association in Columbia 29208.
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Aiken panel to consider PSA board size change
Aiken County Development Committee will discuss an ordinance to reduce the Public Service Authority board from 11 to nine members. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the County Council Building 736 Richland Ave. W. in Aiken, as the council awaits committee recommendation after first reading.
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Richland Ave
Aiken
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