Sam Cothran Led Aiken Standard To Growth And Influence
Samuel A. Cothran former editor and publisher of the Aiken Standard died Sunday at 94. He moved to Aiken in 1968 to lead the paper after Evening Post Publishing bought it, expanding circulation from about 2000 to nearly 15000 and adding a Sunday edition. He was honored as Man of the Year by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce in 1989.
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Aiken Standard rolls out new online commenting system
The Aiken Standard unveils a new online commenting system enabling users to create profiles, form friends and groups, post photos, track comments, and follow posts by interesting people. Visit www.aikenstandard.com to get started.
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States Brace for Tough Budget Year
As 2010 begins lawmakers face severe shortfalls and pressure to fund government without raising taxes. The looming deficit threatens services as states scramble to close gaps and balance budgets.
Yemen Country Profile Snapshot
Yemen is a poor Arab nation with a population of about 23.8 million. It has a 1990 unification of North and South Yemen under President Al Abdallah Salih, high unemployment around 25 percent, and inflation near 19 percent in 2008. The CIA World Factbook 2009 notes poverty at 45 percent.
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Area deaths Lucy B Johnson Beech Island Elizabeth Sasser
Lucy B. Johnson of Beech Island and Elizabeth Sasser are listed among deaths and funerals in the 6A section. The item notes names and relatives, with brief funeral details and dates not specified in the fragment.
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Cameras on Aiken stoplights aim to improve timing
Aiken traffic signals install compact cameras atop overhead poles replacing road loops to sense vehicles and adjust light cycles. Officials say video will not be used for tickets and cameras will aid sensor function, pedestrian timing, and synchronized signals withTurning arrows, completing by January end.
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Celebrate Aiken 175th birthday kickoff event
The City of Aiken marks 175 years with a kickoff festival from 1 to 5 p.m. on Newberry Street venues including Newberry Hall and the Washington Center. Attendees may dress in period costumes. attractions feature 1835 era interpreters, a replica schoolroom, crafts, a flea circus, medicine show and more.
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Aiken native Bo Mitchell renews with Eastbound
Aiken boy Bo Mitchell talks about 2009 highlights as his HBO series Eastbound and Down earns strong reviews. The 15 year old actor, discovered at 9 months old, reflects on shoots in New Orleans and Wilmington and his roles in October Road Little Big Shots and Remnants.
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