Seabiscuit film prints arrive for Aiken weekend show
Universal Pictures expands Seabiscuit prints to local theaters with a Regal Aiken Mall screening. Despite a limited local run last weekend, the horse movie earned 20.9 million across 1,989 screens nationwide, while residents welcome a chance to view it in Aiken. Margaret and Doug Tribert express intent to attend.
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Storm knocks out power as Aiken counts wind damage
Aiken County suffered outages and debris from a summer thunderstorm with high winds and lightning. About 500 customers lost power, with downed trees, limbs, power lines, and even poles reported in the city and county. Dispatchers kept communications flowing using backup systems as repairs began.
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Smallest pay raises since mid 1970s study finds
New York employers plan modest raises averaging 3.3 to 3.5 percent this year and next, the Mercer and Conference Board surveys show. Analysts cite rising health and pension costs and a weak economy as reasons for restrained pay growth. Real gains will be under 1 percent with inflation, reflecting labor oversupply and cautious pricing.
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Workers to See Smaller Pay Raises in 2004
Despite ongoing price increases, experts forecast modest wage growth for 2004 with pay raises for workers expected to be smaller than previous years. Estimates for 2003 and 2004 reflect a cautious outlook on inflation and compensation.
Stolen historical marker returned to Aiken group
Allen Riddick praised the marker's return after media exposure. Police said the sign was turned in by a local attorney for an unidentified client and recovered at noon Tuesday, leaving no prosecution due to unknown ownership. Riddick and the Aiken Historical Society now assess its condition before restoration.
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School board weighs mascot compromise in Edgefield
Edgefield County Board of Education delays mascot decision until Aug 5 after discussing potential compromise on Strom Thurmond High School nickname. NAACP leader Rev. Eldwin Griffin backs keeping Rebel name while removing the Kentucky colonel character. Community members express divided views as a committee to pick a new name and mascot was formed after June's 4 to 3 vote to remove the current nickname.
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