02 Jul 2008
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2008
Page
1
In Colts Neck New Jersey a lightning bolt hit a polo match leaving one man with a broken arm and tosses umpire Stephen Conroy about 10 feet. The incident disrupts play as spectators react and officials assess damage.
Dan Jones leads the Braves in a three game series opener against the division leading Phillies while Chipper Jones avoids the DL and returns to play at Turner Field. Police report an assault suspect, Jonathan Lee White, surrendering after intent to kill charges. USC trustees see strong candidate pool for president with Andrew Card drawing attention.
Archie Abear, Gloria M. Green, Aiken David Robert Maffett, and Jackson John Trotter are listed in the Deaths and Funerals notices on pages 6A and 8A. The brief section notes recent obituaries and memorial details with standard funeral notices.
Barbecue restaurants in Aiken County anticipate heavy Fourth of July demand. Dukes Bar B Que and Papa Russs BBQ report doubling orders, longer hours, and advance prep as many outlets sell out early and close for holiday takeout only.
A City of Aiken sanitation employee, Troy Lamont Eubanks, 34, was arrested for allegedly taking a Victoria's Secret package delivered by FedEx from a Palm Drive home. He faces a simple larceny charge as police report details unfold.
AAA Carolinas projects 551000 South Carolinians will travel this Fourth of July weekend, 1.3 percent fewer than last year. Gas averages near 3.87 per gallon, with Aiken at 3.84, about 92 cents above last year’s local 2.66.
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