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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2006
Page
1
The article notes American Idol helps former stars by leveraging its wide audience and media exposure to drive record sales for guest artists. It mentions Karl Rove resigning a key policy role and McClellan stepping down as part of a Bush administration shake-up amid Republican anxieties.
The Aiken Standard spotlights readers and reading to spark discussion. Kim Smock from North Augusta is featured with The Cell by Stephen King. 5C
Obituaries note the deaths of Dennis F. Crain Wagener Everett Eynon Jr Aiken Julia M Foreman Jackson and Milledge M L Smith Batesburg with funeral notices and services announced for area residents.
Palmetto Limited Investments buys 115 Laurens St. SW in Aiken to rename the former Holley Hardware as The Holley Building. New owners Joy Albrecht and Paula Moore plan to restore press tin ceilings and heart pine floors, keep Aiken 2 Learn for up to a year, and honor the Holley family with a plaque and possible ceremony.
The Aiken County Council files an amended federal lawsuit against the U S Department of Energy led by Secretary Samuel Bodman. It seeks a revised timeline for reprocessing weapons grade plutonium at Savannah River Site and to block further plutonium shipments to South Carolina until MOX program plans are solidified.
Former Ridge Spring Mayor Jimmy C. Gillian and ex public works director Andrew M. Bodie face a 13 count indictment signed by South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster. They allegedly conspired to bury asbestos tile removed from a town elementary school during 2004 2005 and buried it on town property in violation of solid waste laws. Gillian admitted directing a city employee to bury the tile and said he believed the act lawful.
Meteorologist Matt Parker notes an unusual spring rain pattern for the CSRA with 0.42 inches of rain and a high of 69 in recent showers. A weak low pressure system moved through Georgia and South Carolina, expected to ease as a cold front arrives. Temperatures should rise into the 80s later in the week.
Aiken County School District explores three proposals to house students with severe behavior issues away from home schools. Plans would serve 80 or 50 students with costs from about 500000 to 1.4 million, prompting questions on financial feasibility. Doctor Roberson and Pat Silva propose self contained options with counseling, while federal rules govern discipline for special needs students.
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