Playhouse Launches Membership Drive at New Downtown Theater
The Aiken Community Playhouse invites the public to preview its new facility at 124 Newberry Street and buy 2002 2003 season memberships. ACP volunteers highlight the 50 year history as the 56th anniversary season approaches with two kickoff days on September 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members receive season tickets and free admission to a special event.
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Brain misfiring may explain out of body experiences
A Nature report suggests that near death visions and out of body experiences may arise from stress induced misfiring in the angular gyrus, a brain area handling self perception. The study analyzes one epilepsy patient and notes mapping results don’t fully account for the phenomenon.
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Daughters sue James Brown over co written songs royalties
Deanna Brown Thomas and Dr. Yamma Brown Lamar sue the performer known as the Godfather of Soul for more than 1 million in back royalties and damages for 25 songs they co wrote. They allege a family feud and years of withheld payments stemming from a 1998 incident.
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Teacher of the year embraces music in celebration
Beech Island Red Guffle Elementary honors third grade teacher Jason Fulmer as Aiken County District Teacher of the Year. He celebrates with flowers and balloons and leads students in a song about rounding numbers, saying music helps kids learn and succeed. Fulmer will serve as president of the Teacher Forum next year, representing county teachers.
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Bridgestone/Firestone Wins 2002 Governor's Quality Award
Bridgestone/Firestone South Carolina in Graniteville has been chosen as the lone recipient of the 2002 Governor's Quality Award by the South Carolina Quality Forum. The plant, employing 890 in Aiken County, submitted a 50 page quality systems report and underwent a three day site visit before judges selected it for the honor.
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