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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2009
Page
1
County leaders warn a $3.6 million state aid reduction could force cuts to law enforcement fire rescue and emergency services as lawmakers consider a $122 million cut in state shared revenue. Killian says the hit would strain an already tight budget with potential tax fears.
A fire at 206 Crestwood Drive in Southside engulfed the single story house, reaching the attic before Aiken Public Safety crews contained it. No injuries. most of the home suffered smoke and water damage, with investigators still determining the cause. Neighbors watched as crews used two hoses and a deck gun to control the blaze.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation funds 17.2 million for Aiken County road and transit projects labeled shovel ready. Wayne Rogers of LSCOG notes the I 20 paving program is the largest item at about 13 million, with public comment invited on page 16A STIMULUS.
Potential state championship showdown looms as Silver Bluff and Strom Thurmond vie for the girls basketball title. In golf, Tiger Woods exits a championship in the second round after Tim Clark ends his run. Notable deaths listed include James Henry Byrd Claudette Gates Bobby Griffin Evelyn Redd McGahee Tyler Thomas Jr.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, an Aiken native and 1971 graduate, faced global attention after saying he would review whether to charge Michael Phelps over a marijuana pipe photo. He later announced insufficient evidence for charges and defended his actions in a Columbia Rotary Club appearance.
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