Aiken siblings rise in Norris federation finals
Aaron Hensley won the Grand Champion finals at Norris federation event marking the first time a father, son and daughter were among the top ten. Falon Hensley, his sister, pushes gender barriers while the siblings run the Aiken Dojo with 88 students. The family opened their Aiken branch in 2002 and plan Aaron’s master-audition for a fifth degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris’ Federation
Aaron
Norris
Aiken
Bruce Lee
Norris’ School of Martial Arts
Eric Hensley
UFAF
Falon
Hensleys
Jeremy Schoolfield
Jschoolfield
Aikenstandard
State employees face higher health costs and no raises
Gov Sanford and the Budget and Control Board weigh plan changes to health premium costs and reduced benefits. About 24,000 workers responded to a survey showing a preference for a mix of higher premiums and reduced benefits. Final decisions must be set by August 15 for October enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Grossette
Palmetto State Teachers Association
Michael Sponhour
Mark Sanford
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Upscale Boomers Boost Home Improvement Market
Baby boomers in peak earning years invest heavily in homes as stock markets waver. Ilene Hurwitz Schwartz spent 50000 on a Pittsburgh kitchen reno. Ann Ellis 75000 remodeling living areas into a great room. Nor, Papillion resident plans 30000 more, starting basement and master suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ilene Hurwitz Schwartz
Pittsburgh
Ann Ellis
Papillion
Neb
Schwartz
Ellis
Viking Range Corp
Viking Culinary Art Centers
Viking
New Jersey OKs Sleep Deprivation Vehicular Homicide Law
Governor signs Maggie’s Law making sleep deprived drivers legally responsible for fatal crashes with penalties up to 10 years in prison and a 100000 dollar fine. The measure honors Maggie McDonnell, who died after a 30 hour wake period caused by a drowsy driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.J. Law
West Deptford
N.J
New Jersey
James E. McGreevey
Maggie
Maggie McDonnell
Michael Coleman
Coleman
AAA
Carol McDonnell
McGreevey
Avondale to file for benefits for workers after shutdown
Crockard said Avondale will inform the South Carolina Employment Security Commission in Columbia and file for benefits on behalf of each worker impacted by the shutdown. Checks will be mailed to homes. Avondale bought the former Graniteville Company from Triarc in April 1996 and runs its fabric operations in Aiken County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Employment Security Commission
Columbia
Graniteville Company
Triarc Inc
Aiken County
United States
Crockard
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schwartz and Ellis
Aga
Marie Carrino
Domain Home
Princeton
N. J
Johnson
Werner Yy
Nat
REO Erate Lam
Carliagan.com
Imates
Udio
Christy Williams
Suzette Walling
Jennifer Powell
Jackie McKinney
Whiskey Rd
Mitchell Shopping Center
SuperPetz
Teeta
Ortit
Augusta Turf & Tractor
Wylds Rd
Augusta
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!