Palmetto-X owner denied second entrance to station
By HALEY HUGHES Drivers heading for the new Palmetto-X service station at the corner of the 118 bypass and S.C. 421 will find there is only one way in or out. The station has an access driveway...
View ArticleTalkBack: Young Olympians, Cheesesteak, Memorial, Reading
Young Olympians I think it is disgraceful that our young American athletes stand on the podium accepting their Olympic medals in front of the entire world and are mute while our national anthem is...
View ArticleGospel band plans benefit for burned church
By AMY BANTON A gospel band like no other is holding a benefit concert in efforts to help a local church rebuild. The Old Gospel Ramblers will play later this month and accept donations to give to...
View ArticleKURT RUDOLPH RECK
Kurt Rudolph Reck AIKEN, S.C. – Kurt Rudolph Reck, 94, died, Monday, August 6, 2012 at HarborChase of Aiken. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, he was a son of the late Robert and Marie Reck. He grew up and...
View ArticleJoseph Phillips
Joseph Phillips PELION, S.C. – Joseph Phillips of Pelion, SC entered into rest Aug. 6, 2012 at Lexington Medical Ctr. Arrangements will be announced by J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad Ave.,...
View ArticleAnn Davis Parker
Ann Davis Parker AIKEN – A graveside funeral service for Miss Ann Davis Parker will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 2:00pm at Bethany Cemetery, Aiken with Revs. David Weaver and Davis McGuirt...
View ArticleLavon Harper Barton Retired Aiken Drug Company
Lavon Harper Barton Retired Aiken Drug Company GRANITEVILLE, S.C. – Mrs. Lavon Harper Barton, 82, wife of the late W. I. “Buddy” Barton, of 27 Tucker Lane, entered into rest on Monday, August 6, 2012....
View ArticleCharles "Chuck" Robert Booth
Charles ‘Chuck’ Robert Booth AIKEN, S.C. – Charles “Chuck” Robert Booth entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Services will be private and under the care of SC...
View ArticleRetired 1SG James Harris Epps
Retired 1SG JamesHarris Epps AIKEN, S.C. – Retired 1SG James Harris Epps, age 72, husband of Reba Echols Epps of 1755 Edgefield Hwy, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at Sadie G. Mays Rehabilitation...
View ArticleJoan Burrell
Joan Burrell MONETTA, S.C. – Funeral services for Joan Burrell, 74, will be held Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 11:00 am at Calidonia Baptist Church, Batesburg, SC. Survivors include son, Ulysses Todman...
View ArticleVINCENT D. LOMBARDO
Vincent D. Lombardo AIKEN, S.C. – Vincent D. Lombardo, 73, beloved husband of Carol Lombardo, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence. Funeral plans will be announced. Please visit the online...
View ArticleFAA suspends operation that led to near-collision
By JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Aviation Administration will bar airports nationwide from using a traffic-reversing operation that led to a close call last week at an...
View ArticleYoung, Vaughters will appear on November ballot
By Haley Hughes S.C. House Rep. Tom Young and Jane Vaughters each said their petitions enabling them to run for elected office have been certified by the state Elections Commission. Young, a Republican...
View ArticleCourt delays Yucca ruling
By Haley Hughes An appeals court is putting off deciding whether to force the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to act on the Yucca Mountain site's long-pending license application. The U.S. Court of...
View ArticleConstruction clears trees for new Aiken High wing
By Rob Novit The Aiken High School campus is looking a lot different these days, with more changes to come. Trees have been cleared between the main building and the North Annex - getting ready for the...
View ArticleTwo U.S. women's teams to play for Olympic beach gold
By JIMMY GOLEN LONDON - In their first Olympics, April Ross and Jennifer Kessy will play for the gold medal in an all-American beach volleyball final. In their final Olympics together, Kerri Walsh...
View ArticleU.S. women smother Canadians
By DOUG FEINBERG U.S. WOMEN 91, CANADA 48 LONDON - The defense was stifling, even suffocating at times. The U.S. women put on a clinic Tuesday, forcing the Canadians to take bad shots or not allowing...
View ArticleGlory's Last Shot is one last shot for Tiger
By DOUG FERGUSON KIAWAH ISLAND - Tiger Woods gazed up every time he heard thunder crackling in the distance or the rain pounding the tent Tuesday, the kind of weather that could keep Kiawah Island from...
View ArticleRaisman finishes with floor gold
By NANCY ARMOUR LONDON - Two Olympic gold medals are just fine with Gabby Douglas. Same for Aly Raisman, though that bronze was pretty sweet, too. While the all-around champion failed to add to her...
View ArticleMinor loses in battle of lefties
By ROB MAADDI PHILLIES 3, BRAVES 0 PHILADELPHIA - A bad start ruined another solid outing by Mike Minor. The lefty allowed three runs in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves couldn't do anything...
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