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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2001
Page
1
Randy Moss spoke to Korey Stringer as if the Vikings tackle could hear him, holding Stringer's No. 77 jersey at a memorial service in Edina Minnesota. About 300 mourners attended two days after Stringer died of heatstroke.
In Pensacola, an 8-year-old boy who had an arm reattached after a shark attack is awake and attentive to people around him. Dr. Ian Rogers told NBC that the boy's kidney function has improved and dialysis is no longer needed.
Obituary notices recall Mattie Chavous Craig Aiken Donald Ross Feurt Salley Arnold Roy McLain Sr.
Candidates begin filing for the next Aiken City Council election with plans for two at large seats and District Four and District Two on the ballot. Veteran officials Like Lessie Price and Eric Radford are among those expected to run as the city pursues its 4 2 1 district system.
One year after Jessica Carpenter was found murdered in Crosland Park, her family recalls a traumatic year of a $10,000 reward, 350 interviews, 80 DNA analyses, and two suspects. Judy Carpenter describes Christmas without Jessica and a birthday vigil at Lake Murray as investigators, allies, and community members press for resolution in the asphyxia homicide.
Police search the home for clues as the Carpenter family meets with Anne Laver, victims advocate at Aiken Public Safety, while posters seeking information about Jessica's death remain visible around Laurens Street and other downtown locations.
Forty Spanish teachers will teach in South Carolina as the Education Department expands overseas recruitment for a projected statewide need of up to 10,000 more teachers in seven years. Visiting instructors receive mentor support and pay scales based on experience.
The July Labor Department report shows the unemployment rate at 4.5 percent with 42,000 jobs shed, a slower decline after a year of weakness. Analysts warn the economy remains soft but may be near the end of its downturn. Mark Zandi notes potential relief ahead.
South Carolina's second tax free weekend drives shoppers to area stores in Aiken County. Tax exempt items include school supplies clothing backpacks and footwear. Store managers report strong demand with dictionaries books desks and bookends among top sellers as shelves were already stocked.
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