15 Aug 2004
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2004
Page
1
The first in a five part series on childhood obesity reports rising overweight and obesity among children and teens. Pediatrician Dr. Gerald Oliver calls it an astronomical problem with sub six year olds and first and second graders being referred for obesity related health issues.
Charley made a second landfall near McClellanville after devastating southwest Florida with 145 mph winds, killing at least 15 and prompting forecasts of up to 15 billion dollars in damage. The storm weakened to 85 mph as it moved toward South Carolina, knocking down trees, power lines, and closing roads while about 100000 customers lost power along the coast. Governor Mark Sanford praised the comparatively light impact locally.
USC Aiken opens the four story Pacer Commons dorm with apartment style rooms. Freshman James Addison arrives with his entourage to set up a two bedroom unit shared by four and says the campus offers easier transition from high school. His father Jimmy and girlfriend Lauren Tomlin comment on the dorms and Columbia ties.
Hurricane Charley caused widespread destruction in Florida with at least 15 confirmed fatalities. Emergency officials warned the toll could rise as rescuers cleared pulverized homes and twisted debris while damage estimates rose into the billions. Governor Jeb Bush and officials assessed scope from the air.
Aiken County has evolved its OR office residential zoning over 12 years to allow professional offices in residential areas, notably along Silver Bluff Road where the county portion hosts many businesses. New Lands Travel opened in 1988 and later moved after its sale in 2003, with changes reflecting the zoning shift.
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