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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2009
Page
1
The Aiken Standard highlights an online feature at www aikenstandard com that lets readers view current local gas prices. It includes maps showing where to find the lowest prices in the area.
The article notes Mark Sanford, governor of South Carolina, was reported missing and later found to be in Argentina. The brief mentions skepticism about the governor's whereabouts and adds context from the national scene.
Obituary list mentions Henry Perry Duches of Houston Texas Willie Mae Fillingim Mathison of Aiken Virginia Boatwright Seigler of Graniteville and Tootsie H Rawls of Salley with notices of their deaths and funeral arrangements for the 6A section.
Aiken has not hosted a community Fourth of July fireworks display for years due to expense and sponsor shortages. The Aiken Jaycees halted their Extravaganza at the fairgrounds after repeated funding challenges, while Woodside Reserve Club plans a private veterans’ show with safety staff on site.
The CSRA area swelters as downtown Aiken marks the first triple digit day of 2009 with 100 degree readings. Officials forecast another hot day with highs near 99 to 100 and heat index up to 105 as a slight chance of afternoon storms remains.
Barrington Mayor Karen Darch warns a derailment near Chicago underscores risks of transporting ethanol and other toxic cargo. The incident fuels push for rerouting rules and stronger tanker design while balancing rail industry and environmental concerns against public safety.
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