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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2011
Page
1
Joey Chestnut devoured 62 hot dogs to capture his fifth straight Fourth of July hot dog eating title and Sonya Black Widow Thomas consumed 40 dogs to win the inaugural women’s contest.
Ted Groomes, owner of Grice's Butcher Shop, is shown cutting steak slices on Saturday in a weekend grilling feature. The Aiken Standard notes the shop's offerings during the holiday period.
A local poll surveys residents on Fourth of July celebrations. People name plans such as fireworks parades picnics and community events reflecting summer traditions and local spirit. Town leaders note planning emphasizes safety and inclusive activities.
A list of recent deaths includes Aaron W. Currence Windsor Angela B. Myers Wagener Esther Baldwin Wagener Crystal Crumpton Hostsizer Saluda David Bernard Bouknight Burnettown Gayle E. Diaz New Ellenton Gene Paul Cade Jr. Aiken Johnny L. Mixon Aiken Tabatha Brown Wagener Vicky Hooks Brown Wagener Vivian P. Boyd Graniteville.
A listener thanks organizers for a Saturday night show at the fairgrounds praising it as the best ever and saying many friends will attend future displays, outshining Augusta.
The Macy s display on the Hudson drew crowds from New York and New Jersey with over 40 000 shells. NBC aired from a river pier with Nick Lachey hosting. Beyonce and Brad Paisley performances preceded a Katy PerryLeAnn Rimes Jennifer Hudson soundtrack.
In Wagener a weekend shooting spree left Angela Myers Tabitha Brown and Vicki Brown dead while Esther Baldwin and two others were injured then the gunman Ken Myers killed himself. Donald Brown, brother of one victim, spoke of the horror and the impact on Cayla Padgett and Joshua Brown.
Six traffic fatalities occurred across Berkeley, Darlington, Greenville, Lexington and Sumter counties during the extended holiday weekend. Two of the victims were belted, four unrestrained, with Sumter County noting two deaths. Officials praised enhanced patrols and public safety campaigns. Final tallies to be released later this week.
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