31 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2000
Page
1
The Aiken Standard announces back to school guide ahead of the 2000 2001 year opening Aug 14. A tax free weekend for shoppers starts Friday and the edition will include bus routes staff lists and the calendar for the year to help parents and students prepare.
Aiken County authorities probe a fatal car fire after a 1983 Ford pickup burned off Croft Mill Road near S C 19. A male occupant was found deceased. autopsy scheduled for 10 AM with identification expected later. Authorities seek to determine exact cause and identity.
Pete Frommer grew up in Aiken and rose from a child helper and fire department mascot to director of the Aiken Department of Public Safety. He recalls family roots, early exposure to emergency services, and a lifelong desire to make Aiken the safest city, with memories of the city pool, Morgan Street and Vaucluse Road shaping his path.
Republicans launch their convention with Laura Bush and Gen Colin Powell delivering opening night appeals to women minorities and moderates. Bush touring by bus and satellite ahead of his acceptance speech as polls show him leading Gore by margins from five to twelve points.
In Philadelphia General Colin Powell headlines a speakers night at Carpenters Hall while 10-year-old Mari Griego of Rio Ndho NM rehearses the national anthem. The GOP convention features education, foster care and Mercy is First policy themes as Cheney defends his record amid Democratic attacks and Ed Rendell critiques a perceived political reversal on gun control and women’s rights.
Notices record local deaths and funeral details including names, dates, ages and service information drawn from the page four obituary column. Summaries capture individuals, funeral venues and times where readable.
Gov. Jim Hodges plans a stop at the Aiken Mall on Thursday at 12 30 pm to promote a three day back to school sales tax holiday starting August 4. The exemption covers items like pens paper notebooks clothing books and computers with some items such as eyewear and cosmetics excluded. Hodges says the tax break could boost sales despite a potential $4.5 million revenue loss and calls it the start of a great annual tradition.
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