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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2011
Page
1
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington DC opens its doors to visitors. A towering granite sculpture reflects the civil rights leader and his I Have a Dream speech as crowds view the tribute on Monday.
President Barack Obama says Muammar Gadhafi’s rule is over though parts of his regime resist rebels. Rebels have gained control of much of Tripoli, while fighting continues in key areas.
The Birds and Butterflies 2011 Amateur Photograph Contest winners have been announced at the store, drawing buzz among customers Monday. Local coverage notes the event and the top entries.
Readers weigh in on preferred online coverage with options including Opinions and letters Politics and TalkBack Entertainment local events arts and music Sciences health technology energy and more A majority favor politics and entertainment while science and health attract select interest.
Aiken Master Gardeners and residents report fewer fireflies this summer across South Carolina. Bill Hayes attributes declines to garden chemicals or extreme heat, with phone calls from locals confirming sparse sightings on local courses and neighborhoods.
Clemson University researchers led by Dr. Alex Chow and Dr. Juang Horng Chong examine firefly population trends amid urban growth and forestry shifts. Field work at Hobcaw Barony Georgetown County sampled five sites from natural to residential habitats while an online survey gathered about 100 resident counts.
Hurricane Irene, the Atlantic season's first, may threaten the South Carolina coast with Charleston as a possible landfall on Saturday. Forecaster Dave Schutrum says the timing remains uncertain, while Irene already caused major damage in the Caribbean, leaving over a million without power.
Danny Bush Jr., 23, was arrested after SWAT deputies and narcotics officers raided his Henley Drive home, finding guns and drugs. He faces charges of weapons sale or delivery, purchase of a controlled substance, and manufacturing or possession of drugs. The incident followed a June county roundup by Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Haley Hughes explains Aiken County property tax reassessment in a Q&A. The piece defines fair market value and taxable value, noting the last reassessment occurred in 2005-06 and explaining how value increases affect taxes under South Carolina law.
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