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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2007
Page
1
The Museum of the Confederacy forecasts its first annual profit since the early 1990s, as it considers relocating from Richmond Virginia. This potential move aims to boost finances and audience reach amid ongoing restructuring.
Reed Price started for the Redfish through six innings as the Foxhounds exploded for four runs in the bottom of the seventh. Despite the late surge, the Redfish could not extend the inning and dropped the season finale.
Deaths and funerals notice lists Tewnee Sonnson Nashington DC Willard Charles Lund Aiken Virginia Beach VA Curtis Padgett among mourners. Details on services and burial plans are in the obituary column.
Aiken Public Safety chief Pete Frommer emphasizes unity among firefighters, noting the daily risks and possibility of losing lives when responding in uniform. The message frames the department as a family and underscores the courage of responders.
The Sofa Super Store fire in Charleston West Ashley killed nine firefighters when a roof collapsed. Aiken County officials and fire departments expressed condolences and pledged support as flags flew at half staff. Public Safety Chief Pete Frommer urged community solidarity with the grieving crews and families.
Columbia SC former developer and political figure Thomas Ravenel was indicted on federal drug charges for allegedly distributing cocaine in 2008. The 44 year old faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The probe originated from a Charleston case and was handed to the FBI after Ravenel’s election.
Indictment and suspension of state treasurer Thomas Ravenel on cocaine charges shifts focus to Aiken Senator Greg Ryberg as a possible interim GOP candidate in 2006. Ravenel led, Ryberg trailed, then Ryberg withdrew along with Rick Quinn to avoid a runoff. Jeff Willis lost runoff by three to one after Ryberg and Quinn exited.
South Carolina lawmakers overrode two of Gov. Mark Sanford's vetoes, restoring funding for the 2008 presidential primaries and reactivating the Hydrogen Infrastructure Development Act. The Senate 35-7 and House 87-18 backed the primary bill, with optional private funding later offset by the Election Commission using paid workers and electronic voting. The hydrogen bill passed 40-2 in the Senate and 99-1 in the House, highlighting ongoing hydrogen research support at Savannah River National Laboratory.
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