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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2008
Page
1
Frankfort police seized over 100 venomous snakes from an illegal reptile ring after a two year undercover probe. Ten suspects were arrested and face more than 700 misdemeanor counts in the crackdown on the illicit trading operation.
The latest Aiken Standard online poll shows 68 percent or 136 votes in favor of overriding Gov. Sanford's veto on a bill to collect DNA from felons, while 32 percent or 65 votes oppose it. A new poll asks what Brett Favre will do next season and directs readers to the newspaper site to vote.
The Atlanta Braves crushed the San Diego Padres 12 to 3, closing the gap to 6 2 games behind the Phillies at the All-Star break. Mellow-D trio performs jazz and blues at Hopelands Garden at 7 p.m.
Local veterinarians warn fleas thrive in warm, dry weather and can infest homes year round. One female flea can lay 300 to 500 eggs daily, making control difficult. Residents Tim and Donna DeTroye fought fleas last summer with outdoor spray and report partial relief, though a dog died previously.
An 83-year-old Augusta woman, Lillian P. Gilchrist, died after a single vehicle crash near Jefferson Davis Highway in North Augusta. Police say she lost control of her 2005 Kia Sedona around 1 20 p m Saturday, hit a metal guardrail, and died from a broken neck. Officials suspect a possible medical event contributed to the crash. she was not wearing a seat belt. This marks the 15th traffic fatality in Aiken County this year. The North Augusta Police are investigating.
Aiken City Council faces the second and likely final reading of a proposed indoor smoking ban covering city facilities enclosed workplaces and public spaces. The measure, unanimously approved at first reading, follows a May push after a state Supreme Court ruling and parallels North Augusta’s smoke free efforts. Smoking would be prohibited in most public venues with outdoor arenas exempted.
At USC Aiken Pacer Commons lobby 39 rising seniors attended a four day College Summit camp. Alumni lead Jessica Dupree collected notes and read messages from campers about college plans. The program aids application navigation along with confidence and leadership activities.
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