14 Dec 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2006
Page
1
The Aiken Board of Realtors held a ceremony to induct its new officers for 2007 following a look back at 2006 achievements. Three A Helping Hands fundraiser offers Christmas card sets with artwork created by residents from the facility's art contest.
The Aiken Standard presents a daily space to spark discussion about literature. Notable items include mentions of high school musical references and local obituaries for residents such as Grace 50 area deaths Willie Butter, Salley Kasey Lynn Donelaw, Mary W. Johnson, Alice Harden, Carolene Hutto Rish, and others in Raleigh and Beechland.
Inside today the paper gathers classifieds puzzles and features with pages dedicated to 5B for classifieds ac crossword 3c comics 3c Dear Abby 3c horoscopes 3c Nation World 4B Movie Listings 5c Obituaries 8A Opinions 15A Puzzles ac Sports 1 TV Listings 2c for quick access and entertainment.
Former USC Aiken chancellor William Casper, who led the campus from 1963 to 1982 and guided its shift from two to four years, died of natural causes at his residence. An housekeeper found his body after family members could not reach him. Dr. Robert Alexander noted Casper’s close work with local leaders in building the college’s community ties.
A 21 year old man was shot in the face and is in serious condition at a area hospital. The shooter fled on a bicycle. His 13 year old half brother was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill. A 410 shotgun was recovered. The juvenile hearing is set in Aiken.
Aiken County Council eyes action on a proposed smoking ban following a three month delay. The Judicial and Public Safety subcommittee voted to forward the issue to the full council, citing health and safety concerns. A similar ban in Sullivans Island faced legal challenges from bar owner Tim Runyon.
Neal and Lucy Dillon of Aiken mourn the death of their son Marine Cpl. Matt Dillon 25 killed during operations in Al Anbar two days after learning of his death. Initial reports listed four Marines killed when their Humvee hit an IED.
Washington Savannah River Company rolls out a next generation leadership program to broaden job experiences, aiming to attract and retain talent. WSRC executive VP William Poulson spoke at SRS NAM about the strategy, noting the era of the gold watch is fading and culture must adapt. Paine College President Shirley Lewis and Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh attended as dinner speakers. Lewis announced her plan to retire after 13 years as Paine College president.
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