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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2007
Page
1
Video shows debris from a bridge under construction in California trapping a FedEx truck. A person on the bridge fell as debris cascaded down, prompting warnings and investigation.
South Carolina drought remains at moderate levels as a closure hearing resumes amid ongoing discussions. Tax-free weekend continues until midnight Sunday, with shoppers avoiding sales tax on select items statewide.
Obituaries notice for Gladys Lott Gibson of Ridge Spring and Neva Brodie Richardson, detailing their deaths and funeral arrangements. Local church and cemetery references noted.
Aiken Foxhounds baseball players A J Montano and Tim Sweeney receive 10 game suspensions without pay from the South Coast League for first time drug policy violations. General Manager Bradley Bell calls the move a positive step while Medical Director Robert DeSantis cites diluted samples.
Slidell the black Labrador mix muscles through streets with Barabara Riverdahl, who is visually impaired. Residents recognize the dog as a helper who can bring aid yet must avoid petting. Riverdahl, 58, faced near blindness after a 43 year loss of sight from a coma after a second heart attack.
The article advises not to rush a visually impaired person or grab their guide dog. Approach with asking to help, as the handler may be independent. Riverdahl’s diabetic retinopathy limits vision to shapes, using the dog to navigate turns and hazards, while she cannot drive and relies on Sly as eyes.
An Aiken resident, asymptomatic, has the state's first confirmed human West Nile virus case this year. DHEC epidemiologist Dr Lena Bretous says routine blood screening detected the mild form. The test is part of safety measures to reduce virus transmission via transfusions.
Gov. Mark Sanford backs Sen. Greg Ryberg as a potential treasurer while leaving room for Tim Scott or Ryberg if the General Assembly appoints its own member. He notes the need for broad outreach and accountability in the Budget and Control Board. Ravenel’s vacancy follows his federal drug charges and resignation.
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