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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2005
Page
1
Jeff Francoeur homered and tripled while throwing out a runner from right field guiding Atlanta to a 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Andruw Jones hit his 38th homer as the Braves powered past the Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Aiken Standard spotlights a reader in its daily book lover feature. Jessica Anderson discusses Uncle Tom's Cabin highlighting literacy's role in a fast paced, tech driven era.
Olar Deaths and Funerals column reports obituaries for June Reece Russell William Terry Sutton Franklin D Walker Mr Vernon N Y Anthony C Williamson and additional local passings with brief funeral notices.
Rich ard Grey Mayson, a convicted sex offender, was released early this month from the Aiken County Detention Center after being held without bond since November. He wears an electronic monitor and must stay at his North Augusta home on Woldus Road, with limited church access, under 24/7 monitoring at his expense.
Demolition inside the former KMart begins as Acadia Hendon Hitchcock Plaza LLC pursues leases with four prospective tenants at Hitchcock Plaza near Pine Log and Silver Bluff roads. Stein Mart plans to open in part of the old KMart next year, with more retailers to follow once leases are secured. The project includes extending Fabian Drive, tying to the plaza entrance, and may span five years.
Rising gas prices hit local shoppers and businesses as daily records push costs higher. Curgin's Corner co owner Russell Curry notes customers spend more on gas than in stores, while Toshika Matthews says trips are shorter and purchases smaller. Lisle Tyler of Tyler Sanitation warns rates may rise if prices stay high.
The Graniteville Train Derailment Class Action Settlement received official court approval after hearings. Judge Margaret Seymour found the deal fair and reasonable, while some class members expressed concerns about representation and sub class information. Plaintiff attorney Joe Rice defended adequacy of notice and urged further meetings.
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