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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2012
Page
1
Local news reports a World War II and Korean War prisoner of war honored with a cane engraved to commemorate his service. The tribute reflects community gratitude, with ceremony details and the veteran’s name and unit appearing in the period article.
In a Tuesday afternoon letter to chamber members, the North job is announced as the new Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce president with mixed emotions. Local news continues on 2A.
Death notices from area include Doris C Smiley and Jay Michael Kelly known as Mike of Columbia and Aiken along with Clifford L Turman Jr of St Louis and Eulie Warren Brayboy Jr of Aiken Marilyn E Turman of Springfield plus references to a See Deaths and Funerals page in 6A with details on services and locations.
Deedee Vaughters captures District 26 State Senate nomination with about 77 percent in a GOP primary, defeating Duane Naquin as Joe Wilson wins District 2 House seat with 85 percent of votes. Results center on Aiken County where Vaughters led, while Wilson led statewide. victory celebrations at Wing Place reflect post election mood and readiness for November.
At a Board of Education hearing just two people spoke against a tentative 4.6 mill increase for the 2012 13 budget, matching prior opposition by Diane Parker and Carolyn Bazzle. County and city taxpayers will pay a $27.60 rise. owner occupied homes are spared. The measure may pass at the June 26 meeting.
State health officials described a recent incident in which an Aiken woman was bitten by a rabid raccoon as a tragic accident highlighting wild animal dangers. The unidentified victim reportedly brought the ill animal into her home and kept it in a cage.
Aiken County may save about $74,000 by not filling the unexpired auditor term as Gov. Nikki Haley reportedly will not appoint an interim auditor. Deputy Lisa Westbrook would become acting auditor, likely earning Spradley’s former salary, while council seeks more budget cuts in a $52.2 million plan.
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