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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2006
Page
1
The Allen family from Aiken traveled to York Pennsylvania this month for the ceremonial unveiling of York's portrait of Lille Belle Allen and the launch of scholarships in her memory. The Aiken Standard offers a daily reading feature to spark discussions about literature with Harold's Circus by Crockett Johnson highlighted.
Aiken County deputies quickly arrested 22 year old Brian A Buggs after a noon shooting in the Shiloh Heights area left 29 year old Demetrie R Canty dead. Buggs was taken into custody in a nearby vehicle and authorities seek a 2004 black Ford Expedition with license plate V13633. An autopsy is planned and tips to Crime Stoppers may yield a reward.
Doug Wilson 35, a United Group computer programmer, returns to Montmorenci for Christmas after six years living in Sydney with his mother Joan Donnelly and brother David. The reunion required family planning and travel, balancing his visit with a wedding in 2004 and family commitments.
The Godfather of Soul James Brown died Monday in an Atlanta hospital from heart failure. He had battled pneumonia and diabetes and prostate cancer in remission. Brown had been excited for a New Year’s Eve performance and had just helped with his annual Augusta toy giveaway. Friends and fellow artists lauded his influence and humanitarian spirit as tributes poured in from Little Richard, Al Sharpton, and others.
James Brown famed as a founder of rap funk and disco died Monday in an Atlanta hospital at age 73 Born in Barnwell South Carolina in 1933 he produced hits like Out of Sight I Got You I Feel Good and Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud He won Grammys for lifetime achievement in 1992 and best R B recording for Papa's Got a Brand New Bag in 1965 and Living in America
Fifteen boys from North Augusta received early Christmas gifts last week thanks to Alken Men of Action. Bicycles and other presents were distributed at their meeting place on OW Att Road. James May, coordinator, said the event touches his heart when youth are involved. Community Ministries of North Augusta identified 378 children for its Christmas store project, with staffer Louvenia Mathis noting the sponsorship selection followed a four week application process. The Men of Action, formed about four years ago by Hayward Barnwell, aim to grow and serve the community.
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