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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2013
Page
1
Readers may vote on the Aiken Standard website through August 5 for their five favorite among twelve proposed story ideas. Top five will be announced next month with the remaining seven potentially assigned to reporters if not chosen.
Deaths and Funerals notice lists Francis James Bradley Laura Elizabeth Ranno Leonard Edward Myers and Raymond Dawson Quinn in Aiken and Montmorenci with service details forthcoming.
Army Maj. Benjamin Van Meter cited peanut butter crackers from Aiken County as a lifesaver for Task Force Signal near Bagram Airfield. He recalled deadly attacks during the summer fighting season and noted eating the crackers because dining facilities were too risky. Van Meter, 31, visited Aiken on Thursday after leaving Fort Gordon.
A record number of South Carolinians are buckling up, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The report highlights growing seat belt usage statewide and emphasizes safety benefits.
The state cites a 91.7 percent safety belt usage rate based on a University of South Carolina survey of traffic counts in 16 counties in June 2013. The rate exceeds the national 86 percent and marks the second annual increase. Aiken County figures were not released. Cpl. Sonny Collins credits enforcement and education by the Highway Patrol.
Julie Hawkins on Trolley Line Road complains of drivers speeding past her home toward Graniteville. Neighor Suzanne Rye notes 60 to 70 mph traffic despite a 35 mph limit beginning at the YMCA. New housing and a YMCA opening have worsened conditions.
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