03 Aug 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2006
Page
1
Johnny Hughes reports on local North Augusta sports and lifestyle items in brief form. Dear Abby and horoscope notes appear in the same page, with world news and listings occupying adjacent columns.
In Aiken temperatures neared 101 degrees with the county complex relying on a new chiller after a prior unit failed. County Administrator Joan Donnelly commended public works staff for keeping the building comfortable while the replacement was installed. Cooling centers, including the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, opened for residents seeking relief from the heat.
City officials from Aiken and Wal-Mart Stores met this week to explore alternative sites for a Sam's Club warehouse planned on Whiskey Road. The council delay on the 134000 square foot store and 12 pump gas station awaits more information from the Arkansas retailer. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh said the meeting with Wal-Mart representatives covered other locations and map-based options.
Belk store manager Stephanie Perkins outlines promotions for the tax free back to school weekend starting at midnight, with extended hours, Red Dot 50 off items, shopping passes for 15 percent extra discounts, scratch coupons, and special perks for Belk charge customers as Aiken County schools begin August 14. The two week tax holiday exempts clothing, footwear, school supplies, computers, printers, software, bath textiles, bed linens, and more from sales tax through Sunday.
The South Carolina sales tax holiday occurs this weekend with exemptions for certain items but not jewelry cosmetics eyewear wallets watches furniture or layaway items. Tax page 124 provides details and delivery plan terms.
Tropical Storm Chris swept the eastern Caribbean forcing cruise ships to alter itineraries and tourists to evacuate small Puerto Rican islands as it neared hurricane strength. Forecasters warned of possible 74 mph winds and heavy rain. the center of the storm lay northeast of St. Thomas with a path toward Florida, while Royal Caribbean shifted three ships to avoid the system.
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