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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2008
Page
1
By 9 45 p m Sunday the most commented story on the Aiken Standard website was TalkBack for Dec 13 with 19 comments Readers are invited to join the online conversation at www aikenstandard com talkback 1213 talkback and post remarks
In this photo gallery from three pages, residents join holiday festivities. Jackson hosts a Christmas parade with kids, clowns, and go karts. Rudolph the red nose appears in the scene. Graniteville’s Breezy Hill gathering features hay rides, hot dogs, and fellowship despite cold weather.
Obituary notice lists Henry Ashley Jr. and Aiken Edward Ashley Boyd Sr. with Ridge Spring and North Augusta connections. Includes Dwayne Ligons, noting death or funeral details in the 6A May 19 edition.
A Ridge Spring man Dwayne Ligons 46 was killed in a single vehicle crash near Vaucluse around 5 12 a m He was alone in a 1970 GMC pickup that left Highway 191 struck a small bridge and spun across lanes He died of multiple body trauma not wearing a seat belt Alcohol may have been a factor The incident near the Vaucluse Mill is under investigation by the Aiken County Coroner's Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol This marks the 29th traffic fatality on Aiken County roads in 2008.
The Wel come Travelers Baptist Church in Aiken prays for forgiveness a week after vandals destroyed their sanctuary. Rev. Donald E. Bookard emphasizes resilience with God as foundation and a joyful service despite the vandalism.
After three years of fighting a brain tumor Carley McMaster died at home two weeks after her 11th birthday Surrounded by family and friends her father Scott McMaster described her as a strong brave girl who adapted to life with a walker and extensive therapy Her community offered strong support with more than 100 people attending a prayer service last fall and her family expressing gratitude for the care and comfort given to Carley during her illness Funeral plans are pending at this time.
Skyla Ann Crompton arrived unexpectedly in the pre dawn hours at a desolate gas station in Aiken. Rusty Crumpton and Amber Crompton awoke around 5 am to Amber in labor with Skyla making a dramatic entry before hospital arrival.
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