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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2004
Page
2
A reader questions tobacco subsidies and cites health studies while urging policy changes. The letter mixes views on Savannah River Site coverage, nuclear safety, and local media criticism, calling for responsible reporting and better oversight. A second segment promotes DirectTV and defends area timber land use and local jobs.
Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and South Carolina Forestry Commission fought a 25 acre brush fire off SC 78 near the Barnwell line for over two hours. Firefighters cooled heat while forestry crews built fire breaks to deny fuel. No injuries reported. Montmorenci department backup assisted.
Children and families, including Jessa Potvin and John Potvin with dad Mike, attended a Curious George program at the Aiken County Public Library. Librarian Jennie Deal hosted two stories as part of the summer reading program. A July puppet show on African folklore is set for July 21 with two showings and a wrap-up splash-down party on July 28.
Sheriff deputies searched Wednesday for three men accused of holding a driver at gunpoint at Storm Branch Leg and Silver Bluff Road. The gunman, masked, demanded money as the victim screamed for help. A Beech Island assault earlier is not connected, officials say. Police ask anyone with tips to contact Investigator Stacey Prince at 1-800-922-9709.
Aiken Standard weather data show 99 degree readings, with Augusta Bush Field at 98 and a heat index of 102. Meteorologist forecasts a cooling trend to low 90s by mid next week as a cold front arrives. A 40 percent chance of Sunday thunderstorms is possible, with dry conditions otherwise.
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