25 Aug 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2006
Page
1
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The International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, reducing the solar system to eight recognized planets. USC Aiken professor Dr Gary Senn noted the loss feels like losing a friend and joked about a Pluto memorial service. The debate surged after 2001, with the Hayden Planetarium referenced.
Area native Tommy Moore reports August fundraising exceeded early expectations while declining to enter a money war. He prepares for a November clash with Republican Mark Sanford but notes plans will depend on funding. Independent candidate John Knotts Jr has not filed with the Ethics Commission.
A broken Ker shaw Street patch could become an oasis for workers displaced by Avondale Mills and other jobless residents. SCE&G offers to sell its shuttered operations center behind the Sheriff's Department to the City of Aiken for 190000 dollars. The City plans to partner with Aiken Technical College on a construction trades program training carpentry masonry electrical plumbing and heating air conditioning to provide new career paths. Dr Susan notes construction as a strong avenue in the county.
The 11th Annual Aiken Cup brings hundreds of young players and families to Aiken. Tournament director Brenda Mills says about 10 000 people are expected over the weekend with all area hotels and restaurants busy. The event features 196 teams across five states and is a key kickoff to the season shaping teams' work and maintenance.
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