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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2008
Page
2
Law enforcement from South Carolina and Georgia joined at the S C Welcome Center for the 17th annual effort to curb Labor Day weekend crashes. Officials cited a 23 percent drop in fatalities but warned the holiday remains highly dangerous with increased sobriety checks and ticketing planned on U S highways 1 19 125 278 and I 20 in Aiken County.
Officials warn of a heavy police presence across the Southeast for Labor Day. Last year nine fatal crashes occurred in South Carolina during this period, with Aiken County fatalities dropping from 27 to 21. Deadliest routes include US 1 19 125 278 and I 20. drivers should carry license proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
The Boy Scouts of America host school nights across Aiken to recruit first to fifth grade boys. District executive Chap Shearouse notes seven local packs will attend with leaders present to explain the program and meeting locations. Sign-ups cost 5.25 dollars, funding mainly insurance. Sessions run 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North Aiken J.D. Lever Aiken Elementary East Aiken and 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Chuck Creek Millbrook Greendale Elementary.
South Aiken High School and Aiken High School seniors exceeded the national SAT average on the spring test while many Aiken County high schools saw overall declines from 2007. Statewide averages rose slightly to 1,461 with a 2,400 perfect score possible, and South Aiken posted 1,526.
Irish gospel star Robin Mark brings worship songs to Hopelands Gardens in Aiken for a free 6 p.m. Saturday concert with indoor option at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church if rain. The Belfast native promotes The Mandate Living the Adventure East of the River and Warrior Poets of the 21st Century. He leads Christian Fellowship Church Strandtown and has 13 albums plus notable songs including Days of Elijah. The event precedes a September 4 concert in Jackson Tennessee. For details contact St. Thaddeus Church or visit roobinmark.com and MySpace officialrobinmark.
A free Robin Mark concert is set for 6 p m Saturday at Hopelands. For details call 648 5497 or email macdou g earthlink net.
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