Second victim identified in five identified doubles homicide
Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton announced Shalamar N. Byrd 38 of Augusta was the second burned body found Aug 11 near Storm Branch Road. A fingerprint match and DNA tests confirmed identity. Byrd previously faced Georgia burglary and theft convictions. The elder victim Yana P. Schenker 75 was found dead in her Paddocks Bend home after a separate fire. No motive or suspect named.
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Kickstart to the cup
The 15th annual Aiken Soccer Cup drew teams from the Southeast to Aiken with 30 fields at Powderhouse Polo, Whitney Polo, and Winthrop Field drawing over 8,000 visitors. Hosted by the GASC Bulls, action ran from 7:30 a.m. to late afternoon as coaches and players pursued wins, confidence, and shared joy.
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Winthrop Field
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SANS Rebounds After rocky start at Savannah River Site
SRNS won the SRS management contract in 2008 with an $800 million annual value through 2012 and ARRA funds totaling 1.6 billion in 2009, followed by 200 million shifted to SRR. A year later SRNS leadership discusses the turmoil, leadership changes, and a move toward stability and long term plans.
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SRNS
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SRR
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Deaths and Funerals 6A
Obituary notices list Estelle Cook Augusta Betty Galardi Aiken Gloria Halstead Williston Daniel Smith Aiken with funeral details and arrangements across South Carolina communities. The death notices highlight local residents and scheduling information for services and memorials.
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Estelle Cook
Augusta Betty Galardi
Aiken
Gloria Halstead
Williston
Daniel Smith
Obama to mark Katrina fifth anniversary in New Orleans
President Obama visits New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, reaffirming commitment to Gulf Coast recovery amid ongoing BP oil spill concerns. He ends Martha’s Vineyard vacation and faces questions over federal disaster response and levee upgrades.
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