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Local man going to Iraq to find real story
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New classes offered at Odell Weeks
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USCA professor saves students money by publishing a free online textbook
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Fire chief rewarded by Bankers Association
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'Hard Day at Labor' cook-off will benefit Aiken United Way
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Traditional gardening experience allows 4-H youth to reap benefits
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PTO president announces major projects
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Local News in Brief for Aug. 30
8/29/2008 8:10 PM
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Gazebo is getting makeover
8/29/2008 12:09 AM
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Mother, daughter design kids clothing
8/28/2008 10:09 PM
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Names and Notes for Aug. 29
8/28/2008 10:39 PM
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Students need to be aware of hard work necessary to succeed
8/28/2008 8:18 PM
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Knights recognized for work
8/28/2008 8:18 PM
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Oasis Church to open center giving hope during dire times
8/28/2008 8:18 PM
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Religion briefs
8/28/2008 8:53 PM
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Rising ocean level could cost S.C. billions in infrastructure
8/28/2008 9:04 PM
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Troopers encourage Labor Day pit stops
8/28/2008 8:12 PM
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Museum to hold book signing
8/28/2008 8:18 PM
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Chase video scheduled to be released
8/27/2008 8:57 PM
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Area leaders examine the State of the County
8/27/2008 9:28 PM
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Mounted Patrol plays important role in city
8/27/2008 8:57 PM
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Cub Scouting adventures begin tonight with sign-ups at Weeks Activities Center
8/27/2008 8:57 PM
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Threat of severe weather from tropical depression passes
8/27/2008 8:57 PM
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Third-party candidate Baldwin campaigns in Aiken
8/27/2008 7:41 PM
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Ryberg: Intent of law was violated
8/27/2008 7:41 PM
Cops serve up lobsters, raise $2,500
7/23/2008 11:38 PM
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By KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
A good time was had by all at this year's annual Cops & Lobsters benefit, and the athletes of the Special Olympics will undoubtedly benefit from the charitable donations given in their name.
Local law enforcement officers and local athletes helped raise more than $2,500 for the Special Olympic games at this year's annual Cops & Lobsters fundraiser.
Athletes and officers donated their time waiting tables at Aiken's Whiskey Road Red Lobster Restaurant, donating all the tips garnered to the international charity.
The event is one of several fundraising drives for the Special Olympics.
Held each year, the fundraisers are aimed at raising awareness and charitable contribution for the games.
But Cops & Lobsters is not the end of the road this year.
On Aug. 9, Charlie's Barber Shop, 2942 Whiskey Road, is hosting it's first benefit for the games.
From 9 a.m. to noon, the owner will donate 100 percent of the money raised from both the event to the games.
Cuts for Champions is a new event, but one welcomed by local law enforcement officers, who have supported the games for years.
In 1981, a Wichita, Kan., police chief began law enforcement's connection with the Special Olympics.
The law enforcement Torch Run quickly became synonymous with the games and the athletes.
Earlier this year, local officers from the Aiken area ran a torch from the Savannah River Site to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center as part of a 10-plus mile run.
The money goes directly to the games, which were established in the early 1960s, initially beginning as a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities.
South Carolina has more than 15,500 athletes who train and compete in 22 Olympic-type sports.
Contact Karen Daily at
kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
7/23/2008 11:38 PM
0 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friendBy KAREN DAILY
Staff writer
A good time was had by all at this year's annual Cops & Lobsters benefit, and the athletes of the Special Olympics will undoubtedly benefit from the charitable donations given in their name.
Local law enforcement officers and local athletes helped raise more than $2,500 for the Special Olympic games at this year's annual Cops & Lobsters fundraiser.
Athletes and officers donated their time waiting tables at Aiken's Whiskey Road Red Lobster Restaurant, donating all the tips garnered to the international charity.
The event is one of several fundraising drives for the Special Olympics.
Held each year, the fundraisers are aimed at raising awareness and charitable contribution for the games.
But Cops & Lobsters is not the end of the road this year.
On Aug. 9, Charlie's Barber Shop, 2942 Whiskey Road, is hosting it's first benefit for the games.
From 9 a.m. to noon, the owner will donate 100 percent of the money raised from both the event to the games.
Cuts for Champions is a new event, but one welcomed by local law enforcement officers, who have supported the games for years.
In 1981, a Wichita, Kan., police chief began law enforcement's connection with the Special Olympics.
The law enforcement Torch Run quickly became synonymous with the games and the athletes.
Earlier this year, local officers from the Aiken area ran a torch from the Savannah River Site to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center as part of a 10-plus mile run.
The money goes directly to the games, which were established in the early 1960s, initially beginning as a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities.
South Carolina has more than 15,500 athletes who train and compete in 22 Olympic-type sports.
Contact Karen Daily at
kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
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