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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2009
Page
1
Aiken Standard invites readers to vote on the latest Harry Potter movie. Visit www.aikenstandard.com and locate the poll on the lower right side of the homepage.
Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite, long rated the most trusted man in America, died Friday at age 92 ending a storied career. In other sports news, Brian McCann drove in four in three innings and the Atlanta Braves crushed the New York Mets 11 0 after Greg Maddux retired his No 31.
Readable figures show per capita chocolate intake in several nations. Switzerland and Germany around 15.2 kg per year, with the U.K. and Belgium near 15 kg. Denmark Austria Norway Finland Sweden France Australia United States Italy also listed with values ranging from about 4.8 to 17.3 kg annually.
Arthur M. Brooks Jr Delilah Scroggins McComas Thornton and William Bill Renyé are listed among death and funeral notices in Aiken and Kingsport Tennessee. The brief notices record their passing and associated family acknowledgments.
State and Aiken County unemployment in June held steady after months of rising. Aiken rose to 10.2 percent and the state to 12.1 percent, with gains blamed on temporary furloughs and small layoffs. Officials note stability but expect July trends to vary amid summer job losses.
John and Jennifer Brosnahan fostered and then adopted twin girls Elizabeth and Anna after a South Carolina surge of waiting children. Anna faced severe injuries including broken ribs and brain fluid. Elizabeth had a slim chance of survival. The couple, who already had a 5-year-old, grew to love the girls as their own. The local hospital and state agencies collaborated throughout the difficult transition.
Governor Mark Sanford faced scrutiny as expense records show he charged the state more than 37 thousand dollars for first and business class flights since 2005 while critics note aides often flew coach. He previously criticized wasteful travel and declined federal stimulus funds, drawing headlines about his fiscal stance.
The piece invites readers to explore the history of Aiken through the century-old estate Wisteria Manor, likely detailing its origins, notable events, and its place in local heritage.
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