Aiken Bites reveals Swiss Steak dinner idea by Miss Martha
New edition highlights Swiss Steak served over homemade mashed potatoes with a cooking demo by Miss Martha. Video guide available online. Storks and Corks charity event at Liver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary aids conservation, while a large fire at B&W Auto area cools with hot spots smoldering near Jefferson Davis tracks.
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Aiken
Martha
Liver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary
B&w Auto & Truck
Jefferson Davis
Deaths and Funerals in Clo Langford and Granitvile
Obituary notices list names including Adan Broadus Fulmer and Abraham Radonsky. Granteville residents Clo Langford and Granitville’s Benton Wallace Lowe are also noted with burial details. Florida resident Wes Palm Beach is referenced in the surrounding notices.
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Wallace C. Lowe
Granitvile
Abraham
al Rand
Radonsky
Wes Palm Beach, Fla
Aiken Standard News Delayed By Faulty Press Part
The Aiken Standard issued an apology after late Saturday delivery caused by a faulty press part. The mislabeling of a backup part delayed printing, but the Friday edition was traced to Charleston and the press issue fixed. Readers expressed understanding and appreciation for staff efforts.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
Charleston
Sind
Aiken Standard survey finds email replies unlikely
An Aiken Standard survey shows hearing back from elected officials is unlikely via email or mail. Five staffers under 30 sent letters to 15 federal and state officials on Social Security and blue laws, with responses due in 30 days. Former state senator Tommy Moore resigned the day after letters went out. no reply was received or expected.
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Aiken Standard
South Carolina
April Bailey
Valerie Clark
U.S. Postal Service
Haley Hughes
Tommy Moore
Officials respond to Hughes with most photos in state results
Hughes drew six official pictures while federal Rep Joe Wilson sent one. State leaders Sanford Ryberg Setzler Stewart Smith sent signed photos. Bailey got three federal replies but no state replies. Clark had one response. Please see CONTACT, page 16A.
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Hughes
Joe Wilson
Mark Sanford
Greg Ryberg
Nicki Setzler
Jim Stewart
J. Roland Smith
Smith
Bailey
Sen
Lindsey Graham
Jim DeMint
Rep
Gresham Barrett
Clark
U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Behind Many Nations
Americans live longer than before but rank 42nd worldwide in life expectancy, slipping from 11th two decades ago as Japan Europe and others surpass the United States. Dr. Christopher Murray of IHME notes the gap amid rising incomes and health spending. Baby born in 2004 expected to live 77.9 years under Census Bureau and NCHS figures.
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Washington, D.C
U.S
Japan
Europe
Jordan
Guam
Cayman Islands
Christopher Murray
Institute For Health Metrics and Evaluation
University of Washington
United Stes
Census Bureau
National Center For Health Statistics
Midland Valley Highs Big Tech Grant Advances Freshman Academy
Midland Valley High School will receive a $1 million grant to support a Freshman Academy and expand technology integrated instruction. Public Education Partners and district officials announced the approval, with plans to connect classroom tech to real world readiness for 425 students and reduce dropout risk.
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Aiken County
Anay
Midland Valley
Doris Hickcoe
Dee
State Department of Tion
Jon
PEP
S.C. General Assembly
Samuels
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Grantevile
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Grossword
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Scott B. Hunter
Graham
Ryberg
Uss
Aiken Technical College
Area High School
Moodle
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