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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2011
Page
1
Atlanta lands outfielder Michael Bourn from Houston in a five-player deal aiming to boost the lineup with a true leadoff hitter. The move marks a key offensive upgrade and reshapes the Braves’ early season plans.
Two Gregg Park players from the 11 and 12 year old All-Star squad share thoughts on competing at the state tournament. They discuss preparation, team spirit, and the experience of the event.
A Talkback column questions whether new school lunches will address obesity as South Carolina ranks among the fattest states. The writer criticizes processed packaged foods for children and calls for scrutiny of lunch program changes.
Obituary notice lists Arthur Art Gregory Eunice Paige Johnson and Helen Mitchell Bingman among area deaths. Services and funeral details to be announced for Myrtie Z Bush of Williston.
Aiken County planners note tenants lack advocacy when landlords refuse to fix habitability problems. The office handles essential services, nuisances, and structural concerns, while tenants struggle to navigate repairs without a regulatory body beyond the courts.
Landlord duties require compliance with building and housing codes to protect health and safety. Landlords must make repairs to keep premises fit and habitable, provide running and hot water and heating, and maintain electrical, gas, plumbing, sanitary, and climate control systems. A written agreement with the tenant may shift duties if made in good faith and not to evade landlord obligations.
Target manager Joey Bailey says South Carolina tax-free weekend from Friday to Sunday will draw Georgia shoppers. Retailers plan for busy weekend with extra staff as parents buy back to school clothes and supplies while Georgia lawmakers keep tax-free weekend from returning.
The document lists items potentially eligible for tax exemption including clothing school supplies computers printers computer software bed linens towels baby diapers bath items pillows lingerie handbags rainwear shoes socks sports clothing uniforms sweat pants shirts umbrellas and related accessories. It outlines broad categories without specific exemptions or regional details.
List of nonexempt items includes cell phones cameras computer parts not sold with a CPU cookware eyewear furniture gift wrap greeting cards hand tools and power tools hobby equipment supplies and toys jewelry sleeping bags sporting gear toilet paper wallets watches and window treatments.
President Obama and Senate and House leaders pressed late Sunday to seal a debt deal. The plan would raise the debt limit by at least 2.2 trillion dollars and cut spending over a decade, with no Social Security or Medicare cuts, while tax increases are unlikely. Both chambers awaited votes, amid White House caution, as negotiations focused on defense spending and domestic savings.
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