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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2012
Page
1
Advance tickets for the Swamp People meet and greet sold out due to high demand. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Convocation Center box office on the day of the event, June 23.
South Carolina unemployment ticks up to 9.1 percent ending a 10 month decline. The state reports a rising jobless rate as officials note the shift. The article also mentions Obama easing immigration enforcement to help youths avoid deportation.
Today's forecast lists 81 and 58 degrees with regional weather notes. Deaths and funerals section includes obituaries for local residents in GA communities.
At the Brown Pavilion the eighth Daddy Wanna Dance event drew fathers and daughters in red dresses and suits. Charles Foster and six year old Tailor Foster attend yearly, with Tailor growing into dance since 1. The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Dept coordinated the event with photos by Memories Cherished and music by Landmark Productions. Jessica Campbell, PRT recreation supervisor, said the dance started as a Father’s Day idea after researching similar events. Plans for next year begin immediately after this one ends, with preparations starting about three months prior.
Local sports fans from the area head to the College World Series as University of South Carolina supporters prepare for the national baseball event. Attendees plan trips and gatherings near the site, cheering the team in a milestone postseason appearance.
South Carolina travels to Omaha for the College World Series aiming for a third straight national berth. Fans Don Cheeks and Annie Reagan, season-ticket holders from Aiken County, will follow the Gamecocks as they face Florida at 9 p.m. ESPN coverage.
Moody's rated Aiken County at Aa2 reflecting a strong tax base and solid finances. The $28.8 million general obligation bond plan will fund a new office complex on University Parkway with no impact on current property taxes.
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