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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2011
Page
9
A heat wave continues with a 104 degree body temperature reported and forecast highs near 97 on Wednesday and 92 and 87 on Thursday and Friday. Humidity around 72 percent pushes the heat index to 105 to 110. A front later in the week may drop temps to 90 and bring slight chances of afternoon storms. Drought and water levels remain a concern across the region.
About one third of the roughly three dozen USGS sites in the state report stream flows well below normal after several hot days. The Associated Press notes the pattern spans Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and several southern and midwestern states as heat advisories lift.
The Women in Business Luncheon is set for Thursday at 11 30 a.m. at the North Augusta Community Center. A fashion show will be featured and tickets cost 20 for members and 25 for non members.
The Jackson Town Council will convene on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the council chambers of the Jackson Municipal Complex located at 106 Main St. Jackson. The public is invited to attend and observe the session.
The Advanced Long Arm Machine Class will be held July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is 125 dollars for July 29 and 65 dollars for July 30. Registration at Aiken Quilt Shoppe, 146 Laurens St.S.W., or call 649-7511.
The Aiken Master Gardeners will present a lecture titled Perennials Brighten Our World as part of the lunch box lecture series at noon Monday. It will be at the Clemson Extension Office located at 1555 Richland Ave. E. For more information call 649-6297 ext. 122.
Wyman Simpkins was chased after speeding 88 mph in a 40 mph zone on Project Road. He fled on foot when stopped, reportedly drew a revolver at deputies, then disappeared into a wooded area before reentering his Keith Drive home with others inside. Deputies pursued and secured the scene in Aiken County.
Aiken residents express interest in Michele Bachmann as a possible 2012 ticket alongside Herman Cain. Local GOP official O Donovan notes Bachmann’s long standing appeal and cites her energy and a light bulb freedom of choice act.
Michele Bachmann will address the Aiken County Republican Party at Newberry Hall on July 19 from 12 30 PM to 1 30 PM. Tickets are 25 each. Information line 427 2161. The piece quotes supporters framing her as conservative and rights focused, while noting differing views from critics.
Officers were called to the scene and deployed gas to force the suspect to surrender. After entry, deputies recovered several weapons and ammunition from the residence.
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