Fourth of July Sky Spectacular at Aiken Mall
Aiken hosts the Fourth Annual July Sky Spectacular at Aiken Mall starting 9:30 p.m. with fireworks and live remotes from Eagle 102.3 96X and Sunny Country 107.7. Joy 102.7 will broadcast patriotic music. shopping stays open to midnight and the event is sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers, the Aiken Standard, and Joy 102.7.
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Marine Corps
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken Mall
Eagle 102
Sunny Country 107
Joy 102
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Joy 102.7
Deaths Alma Pitts Lucas and Others in Kentucky and South Carolina
Obituary notices report Alma Pitts Lucas Amber McDonald and Richard McGhee in Aiken and Annie Mae Snipes in North Augusta with dates and local confirmations on page 2B.
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Alma Pitts Lucas
Aiken
Amber McDonald
Frankford
Richard McGhee
Annie Mae Snipes
North
Augusta
Georgia Lottery Cash 3 Draw Nabs 7 9 3 On Monday
The Georgia Lottery reports a Cash 3 winning line 7 9 3 drawn Monday. Details note the SN tied to the entry as of 4.22.29 and indicate standard draw procedures and prize eligibility.
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Cash
Fat replacer olestra under fire as consumer group calls for ban
The Center for Science in the Public Interest urged the FDA to reverse olestra approval after reports of 192 Midwest diarrhea cases linked to Frito Lay Max chips. CSPI cites an 11 year old Colorado boy missing school. Frito Lay notes 200,000 bags sold and 67 complaint calls. Procter & Gamble calls claims irresponsible while FDA says it will review the data.
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Washington
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Food and Drug Administration
CSPI
Michael Jacobson
Frito-Lay
Colorado
Olestra
Procter & Gamble
Economy shows strength in May leading indicators rise
The Conference Board said its Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.3 percent in May, the highest in over a year, signaling continued gradual growth. Seven of eleven components climbed, led by materials prices, the factory workweek, orders, and stock prices, while money supply and consumer expectations lagged. Analysts foresee potential steadiness through the November election amid Fed rate considerations.
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New York
Conference Board
Federal Reserve
Washington
Wall Street
Employment picture brighter than a year ago
South Carolina unemployment fell to 5.4 percent in May while Aiken County rose to 6.3 percent affecting about 3 960 workers of a 62 950 labor force. Last May 5 180 were jobless at 7.9 percent. Area director Charlie Haneman cites school year end and seasonal layoffs as factors and notes upcoming hires from Savannah River Site, Food Lion, Kimberly Clark, Owens Corning, with SRF adding about 250 jobs by year end.
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South Carolina
Aiken County
Charlie Haneman
Haneman
Savannah River
SRS
SRF
Kimberly-Clarke
Owens Corning
Wagener Fourth of July Fire Dept Open House and Parade
Wagener volunteers invite the community to an open house and July celebration on Saturday July 6 starting at 11 a.m. featuring a parade, games, contests, barbecue lunch, an evening dance, and a tour of the new firehouse and truck. Fire Chief Brian E Carrier notes the facility is larger and new all-terrain vehicles are drawing national attention as three volunteers near graduation.
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Wagener - Ine
Wagener Volunteer Fire Department
Ments
Brian E. Carrier
Ginny Southwort
Wagoner
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Avery
Aiken Spca
Aiken Public Library
North Augusta
Abby
Georgia Lottery
Scott Webs
CWO
Robert C. Jacob Ill
Marine Band
Hopelaw Gardens
Lynn Markley
FDA
Jacobson
Farrell Kramer
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