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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2008
Page
1
A 2-year-old boy was hurled from a pedestrian overpass onto a busy Hawaii freeway and died at the scene. Authorities have released a video in coverage by Waikiki Standard.
The New Ellenton Commission of Public Works issues a precautionary boil water advisory for Cedar Creek subdivision customers due to a mainline break. Water must be boiled for one minute before drinking or cooking until further notice. The advisory cites proposed tax relief up to 150 billion dollars for consumers and businesses and urges swift action.
Obituary column lists Byron J Bt Bussey J Chapin Courtney Aken Sheila Palmer Sanders Graniteville Edwin Gerald Stucki Augusta Georgia as part of recent deaths and funeral notices with paired family connections and service details.
The December unemployment rate in South Carolina jumped to 6.6 percent from 5.9 percent as housing weakness and holiday hiring faltered. Aiken rose to 5.5 percent from 4.7 percent, while national rates climbed to 5.0 percent. The data, released ahead of the Republican primary, may influence political debate but not the contest outcome.
Officials in Aiken County anticipate higher turnout for the South Carolina Republican primary open from 7 am to 7 pm. Rain, up to an inch, could cut participation. voters must present SC ID or registration to vote. McCain leads polls at 27 percent with Huckabee at 25. Romney at 5. Previous SC GOP winners listed.
Rain and snow threaten turnout as Columbia and northern counties face up to 3 inches of snow and cold rain. college officials report schools delaying or closing while south Carolinians, unused to snow, struggle with travel. Political scientists say party activists remain likely to vote despite winter weather.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation approved about 18 million dollars in funding to restore items cut from the Palmetto Parkway Phase II project. The plan adds widening on Clearwater Road and U S 25, rebuilds I 20 interchange, a new U S 25 bridge, and a multi use path with bicycle access. Local officials praise the move as reducing future price escalation.
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