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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2010
Page
1
Living on the Go tours the Castle of Eastwind for a medieval festival featuring a castle, dragon, and fighting. Air times are 5:30 p.m. today and 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday.
The Obama administration clears Cape Wind, the first U.S. offshore wind farm project, moving the nation toward tidal and wind power at sea. Cape Wind would be built off Massachusetts and marks a milestone in renewable energy development.
The analysis shows 14.7 million in the top 25 percent, 13.6 million in the next 25 percent, 18.3 million in the third quartile, and 14.7 million in the bottom 25 percent would gain sick leave coverage. Working women add 13.3 million more, a 48 percent rise, with food service workers up 6 million (259 percent) and personal care workers up 1.4 million (107 percent).
Obituary notices list the deaths of Noah Israel Boone Aiken Himes counts James Troy Crawford Louis Wayne Kaney Langley Shirley B Moore Barbara McKinney Erika Ward in North Augusta Edgefield Beech Island and surrounding areas with funeral details and services planned.
A single vehicle crash on Gray Mare Hollow Road late Tuesday left three local residents dead. James Troy Crawford 31 of New Ellenton drove a 2000 Nissan westbound when control was lost and the car overturned hitting trees. Passengers Noah Boone 26 of Aiken and Erika Ward 23 of Warrenville died at the scene. All wore no seat belts.Witnesses noted they had been at a local bar earlier. exact time of departure and crash remain under investigation.
Close friends and Kennedy Middle School family honor Ann Smith two years after her murder. They funded a headstone for her grave and plan a tree planting at Whitney Drive to keep her memory alive. Ferriter said teachers and students contribute despite tight budgets.
About 40 CSRA groups held a Washington press conference opposing the DOE move to halt Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository plans. Aiken County Administrator Clay Killian, SRSCRO’s Rich McLeod, and chamber presidents urged action, arguing the delay risks health and turns SRS into a de facto permanent site.
Aiken residents can enjoy a busy weekend with events across Friday. The 29th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet presented by the Aiken Branch NAACP will be at USC Aiken Friday evening with $50 tickets. Additional shows include Aiken Community Playhouse’s Leading Ladies at URS Center for the Performing Arts and a 50-Hole Challenge Fundraiser Oyster Roast at Aiken Golf Club. Other events feature the Women of Influence Luncheon at Grace United Methodist Church and the River Night auction at the North Augusta Community Center.
A dog walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life starts at 8 30 a m Saturday at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Registration is 25 per dog. For more information call 641 6398. See EVENTS page 16A.
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