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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2008
Page
1
American travelers report spending more for less on trips as the U.S. dollar dips. The piece notes rising prices for flights hotels and activities, with readers invited to view related video at the Aiken Standard site.
Virginia Lybrand marked her 90th birthday with Wise Outrageous Women WOW in Aiken. The event included members and friends, highlighting community support and the milestone birthday.
The second North Augusta Yellow Jasmine Festival sparks a debate over using jasmine rather than jessamine. Organizers say the name choice aims for ease of spelling and pronunciation, while locals note the two terms have distinct meanings and references the state flower jessamine.
On Georgia Avenue downtown North Augusta the Yellow Jasmine Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with free admission. Arts and crafts, live music by Sherrywine and the Palmetto Pickers, food, gardening talks, children's activities, and vendor stalls fill the day until a 9 p.m. fireworks finale. May says organizers defend the name though some question it. Timmerman plans not to attend.
Campaign chair Tim Simmons announces the Aiken Railroad Depot construction to start in about three months. All board, a public private partnership, groups to oversee the replica of the 1800s station with a dome roof elevator and mezzanine displays detailing railroad history of Aiken and the state.
Police investigate two armed robberies reported in Aiken within a week to determine if the same pair are involved. The first incident near Kershaw Street left a 53 year old man with a leg wound and $20 missing after masked attackers fled. A second incident on Greenville Street involved two gunmen who ordered victims to empty their pockets. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Plant owner Bob Tharpe aims to redevelop the 84 acre Clearwater site in partnership with Aiken County officials. A panel from the Urban Land Institute of South Carolina toured the mill and offered cleanup and redevelopment suggestions, outlining potential funding and mitigation steps.
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