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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2009
Page
1
Aiken Standard covers the Monday Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series with photos of the Marine Corps Band at the large crowd event. Readers are invited to view images and upload their own on the focus site.
State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom and South Carolina Policy Council representatives visit Aiken this morning to recognize the city for pioneering local government spending transparency in the state. An Aiken woman died in a single vehicle crash on Outing Club Road early Tuesday as 2A reports.
A fragmented report notes that 57 U.S. banks have failed or been troubled this year prompting concern over the banking system. Details remain unclear in the readable text.
Obituary list notes passing of Samuel Carter James W Cleckley Joyce Glover John Q C Ingram Lawrence Woodrow Ingram Sarilee Susie Sue Meyle Iona Ballard Pike Carolyn Pete Ready Geraldine Cofer Stephens Rebecca Becky Woodward arranged in Aiken North Augusta Williston Windsor Graniteville Clearwater.
Aiken County Council voted seven to two to suspend blue laws barring certain Sunday sales before 1 30 p m. The ordinance faces a third reading August 18. Millbrook Elementary student Emory Lewis urged repeal during a crowded public hearing. Local chambers support repeal citing loss of sales tax and school funding.
The 7 Wonders of Nature finalists include Grand Canyon in Colorado, the Matterhorn, and the Great Barrier Reef among 28 contenders led by Bernard Weber. Voters can use the internet or phone with results to be announced in 2011.
Aiken County Complex faces a bat problem with several winged visitors found in offices and a hallway. County Administrator Clay Killian says an exterminator will be brought in after previous attempts failed and holes in the attic area are being resealed.
Former County Council member Phil Napier said he may seek the District 5 seat vacated when Eddie Butler resigns in November. Napier served 1999 to 2002 and lost to Butler in 2002. He will decide by Monday before filing closes. He cites regional representation and economic development needs in GVW.
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