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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2008
Page
1
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama held a debate days before the Pennsylvania primary. See video of the debate on the Aiken Standard site by following the link in the page footer.
A 27 year old Nashville native leaves Masters behind with a new focus and emotional reset after a demanding first major. He speaks of renewed energy and readiness to move forward from the Masters Sunday setback.
Local notices list Beatrice Corbitt Aiken Ollie Curry North Augusta Alvis Fail Jr Lexington Lillie Mae Williams Johnson Aiken Mac Proveaux Denmark Ernest Wayne Ready Graniteville beans and Funerals 6A as part of community records and public notices.
City officials announced a special election to decide party affiliated elections in Aiken. City Manager Roger LeDue said DOJ verbal approval sets June 10 as the potential date for the non-partisan election, pending formal submission and letter confirmation. If approved, it will coincide with the House District special election.
Bass Pro Shops confirms a new outdoor retail store for Augusta near Riverwatch Parkway and I-20, expected to open fall 2009. The 2+ acre site will feature hunting fishing hiking camping and wildlife viewing gear plus a gift center reflecting Georgia outdoors heritage and honoring local sportsmen. Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver welcomes the project as a community success.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections faces a four million dollar deficit that could close the Lower Savannah Pre-Release Center in Aiken and the Coastal and Palmer centers in North Charleston and Florence. Aiken County official Joan Donnelly warns such closures would strain Public Works and park departments, as inmates support daily operations.
The Aiken Spring Classic Horse Show begins its three week run at Highfields Event Center on Wednesday and continues through May 4. Six rings will operate across Grounds with all 636 stalls sold out for AA rated events. Organizer Rick Cam calls it one of the largest in Aiken and notes the Olympic year timing and team readiness to represent the United States.
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