MLK III Reflects on Obama Moment and Family
Martin Luther King III discusses his father’s memory and Barack Obama’s historic Democratic bid on the 40th anniversary of MLK Jr’s assassination. The piece notes the AP video and local events including a new clothing business in Aiken and Oasis Church’s Hope Center opening for Arkenites in need.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice for Stephens and Perry
Joseph Seymour Stephens of Aiken and Robert Wilson Perry of Madison Heights Virginia are listed in the deaths and funerals notice on the 6A page. The brief item notes their passing and identifies their home towns.
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Video shows fatal high speed pursuit ending in death
Aiken Public Safety released in car video of a 12.5 mile chase that ended last weekend with the death of Brendan Ryan Wilson, age 22, after he led police on a high speed pursuit starting around 3 a.m. on Whiskey Road and Chime Bell Church Road. Officer Chris Carter pursued a 1995 Jeep at speeds past 100 mph before the vehicle stopped or slowed, with authorities noting speed and lane violations captured in the footage.
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Aiken Police Pursuits Report 2005 to 2008
City of Aiken pursuits data show annual totals from 2005 through 2008. July 2005 to June 2006: eight pursuits including armed robberies and an impaired driver. July 2006 to June 2007: four pursuits with DUI and burglary in progress. July 2007 to June 2008: four pursuits, three DUI and one domestic dispute.
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Obama vows clean break from Bush politics
Barack Obama, amid an 84,000 strong crowd at Invesco Field in Denver, pledges a new approach and promises to cut taxes for working families, end the Iraq war, and reduce dependence on Middle East oil within a decade. He contrasts his plan with John McCain's voting alignment with Bush, and reflects on race without explicit focus.
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Troopers urge Labor Day pit stops across state
S C Public Safety crews will staff rest areas and the North Augusta Welcome Center during Labor Day weekend. They will hand out safety literature, answer questions on child passenger safety, and promote highway safety as part of the Saber or Slammer campaign. The North Augusta stop is sponsored by A B Beverage Company of Aiken and has run for 22 years offering coffee snacks and drinks to drivers.
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Rising Ocean Level Could Cost South Carolina Billions
Charleston experts and geologists warn that rising seas may threaten South Carolina infrastructure. Duke University geologist Orin Pilkey estimates a five foot rise by 2100 as a genuine possibility. Maps project only a thin Charleston peninsula remaining if no action is taken.
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