Locals join historic Obama inauguration journey
Gloria Randle of North Augusta canvassed neighborhoods to help elect Barack Obama and will attend his oath in Washington. She travels by bus from Atlanta with a group, stops in Virginia for the night, then takes a train to the capital. Also traveling is Allen Maxwell with his father and sister accompanying.
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Inauguration Day Draws Over 1 Million to DC
The 56th inauguration of Barack Obama draws a massive crowd in Washington DC with many Arkenites planning to attend. Maxwell Clinton misses due to a college biology exam as local coverage notes the historic significance and desire to witness history. Local note from Frank Roberson, education consultant.
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Aiken offices to close for MLK birthday
Aiken Standard business offices will be closed Monday in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Customer service remains open from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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USC Aiken professor to perform at inauguration
USC Aiken band professor Lauren Meccia will perform with Skipp Pearson Foundation at the Grits and Granite Inaugural Ball in Arlington Virginia as part of the presidential inauguration events. She hopes the president may attend and plans to watch the ceremony from a viewing area.
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Inauguration Day 411 By NAFEESA SYEED
Obama inaugural day planning tips outline expected crowds of 1 to 2 million with 240000 swearing in tickets 5000 parade bleacher tickets and about 300000 along the route. Police estimate and ticket details provide guidance for attendees.
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Marker Unveiled in Aiken Promotes Hopeful New Day
In downtown Aiken the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Laurens Street was blocked for about an hour on Saturday as Melodic voices joined in harmony to sing a song of hope for a new day begun. Community members gathered in the median for the event, details continued on page 12A.
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Lawyer honored at King breakfast
Everett Chandler, a 36 year old Aiken attorney, was honored at a King breakfast for his Civil Rights era research and contributions. Alpha Phi Omega chapters Omicron Tau Lambda and Sigma Tau Alpha commended his efforts to give back to the movement.
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