Woman, 83, Dies in Graniteville House Fire
The Aiken County Coroner identifies Barbara Burroughs as the victim of a house fire on 38 Oakwood Drive in Graniteville. Firefighters found her deceased in a bathroom. autopsy scheduled. State Law Enforcement Division Arson Unit investigates cause.
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Aiken County
Oakwood Drive
Graniteville
Tim Carlton
Barbara Burroughs
Ray Scott
Stephen Shunn
S.C
Carlton
Tripp Girardeau
Aiken Mall redevelopment urged with patience and input
Victor Mills of Southeastern Development Associates outlined a multi year plan to turn the Aiken Mall into an outdoor mixed use shopping and dining center. The plan expects site proposals to emerge months from now with full redevelopment projected over three to four years. The May mall purchase totaled 3 025 million for two parcels including the main site and an Outback steakhouse outparcel.
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Aiken Mall
Victor “Vic” Mills
Southeastern Development Associates
Greater Aiken
Aiken Standard
Southeastern
Aiken County
Dillard’s
Outback Steakhouse
Area Deaths Ferdinand Spalinski and Hallman Funeral Notices
Deaths and funerals for Ferdinand Fred Peter Spalinski Horace J Johnson Sr and Ethel Pat W Hallman listed in Aiken area notices. Memorials and service details appear under 6A.
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Ferdinand
Fred
Peter Spalinski
Aiken
Horace J. Johnson Sr
Ethel “Pat” W. Hallman
Five Day Forecast for 6C Region
Partly cloudy conditions and warm temperatures with highs around 93 and overnight lows near 76. Expect gradual clear to partly cloudy skies through the five day period with no significant precipitation reported.
Local shoppers cash in on tax-free weekend
Dominique Parker and her family shopped at Staples on Pine Log Road during South Carolina's tax-free weekend. The event waives state and local sales taxes on school supplies and clothing, helping shoppers save on items like notebooks, pens, and backpacks as Dominique prepares for her senior year at Silver Bluff High and college at Winthrop University.
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Dominique Parker
Silver Bluff High
Winthrop University
Nichelle Parker
Dominique
Deza
Converse College
Staples
Pine Log Road
South Carolina
Nichelle
Dry Branch
Aiken
New Ellenton
JanSport
Silver Bluff
Brian Prinz
Cindy Kubovic
Dera Parker
Rio Welcomes World With Fireworks At Opening Ceremony
Fireworks formed the word Rio above the Maracana stadium as Gisele Bundchen led the opening ceremony for Rio de Janeiro's Olympics. The event balanced celebration with a plea to conserve the planet amid Brazil's social and economic challenges.
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Maracana Stadium
Rio DE Janeiro
Rio
Gisele Bundchen
Ipanema
Rio de Janiero
South America
Rio Opening Ceremony Highlights Akinarney Gala
Sun kicked off the two week games of the 31st Olympiad with a high energy, low cost ceremony celebrating Brazil’s can do spirit and melting pot history. Performers depicted workers in a symbolic tableau reflecting economic and political woes.
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Brazil
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Bie Cesawa
Cleveland
Victor
Vic" Mills
Southeastern Development
Aiken Chamber
Abby Seeee
Mauricio Savarese
John Leicester
Associated Press
Aikenstandard.com
David Yurman
Albion” Collection
Windsor Penu
Washington Road
Augusta
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