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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2012
Page
1
CSRA streams and lakes remain low despite showers with experts noting drought persists. Hope Mizzell cites a combination of historical dryness and recent rain that has not yet raised river basins or Lake Thurmond to normal levels.
Today’s forecast and death notices page highlight weather outlook for the day and funeral announcements. Ariel Mims and Curtis Cordell Addison are named in the local obituaries with Beech Island listed among readers’ memorials.
South Carolina will face Florida on Saturday in Omaha to begin the College World Series. Page 1B has more on the matchup and game details.
The article notes polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with ID required at voting places. Only a few contested races appear on ballots in Aiken County. Voter turnout is forecast to be around 5 to 10 percent due to limited races and rain. Candidates include Joe Wilson against Phil Black in CD2, and Deedee Vaughters versus Duane Naquin for the GOP nod. No Democratic opposition exists for CD2. Several local candidates were disqualified for failing to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
City of Aiken advances 1.5 million from reserve to repurpose the former First Citizens Bank building at 135 Laurens St for expansion. Joseph M. Walker Construction Managers leads the project with safety upgrades, energy efficiency, accessibility, and new systems including elevator replacement. Timeline targets mid August completion tour and Thanksgiving finish.
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