27 Dec 2008
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2008
Page
1
A historical note outlines key events in Aiken County since 1867, highlighting development milestones, notable figures, and evolving governance. The brief references local institutions, land use, and economic shifts shaping the region's trajectory over time.
A single researcher advances lifelike robots that mimic humans and can be guided via mobile devices. View the related video and details at the Aiken Standard site.
Shoppers in Aiken headed back to stores Friday after Christmas festivities for returns exchanges and bargain hunting. A third suspect was arrested in the murder of a 61 year old man found dead in his home last Saturday. Pakistani troop redeployment to the Indian border reported by intelligence officials.
Obituary notices list Delinda Howard Aiken Elizabeth Koon Greenwood Renate S Lacey Clearwater Richard James Odom Sr Langley Audrey Lynn Thomas and other local deaths with brief funeral notices across the community.
The piece highlights a forthcoming list of individuals in new or challenging positions for 2009 and invites public input to identify who to watch. It notes the list is incomplete and asks readers to contribute names on page 12A.
Strom Thurmond Jr named incoming Aiken County Solicitor replacing Barbara Morgan who chose not to run. Sam Bhattachayya becomes director of Savannah River National Laboratory to lead SRNS driven growth and diverse projects. Chuck Munns appointed president of SRNS after winning M&O contract, bringing a new leadership era to the plant and community.
Grant Gibbons becomes the first chief public defender for the Second Judicial Circuit. The role aims to improve resources for indigent defendants. How the new system affects client representation and pay equity remains to be seen.
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