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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 2009
Page
1
Wade Brodie explores how Aiken developed into its present form and what changes shaped the town. The piece accompanies an online video at www.aikenstandard.com/video/WadeBrodie.
Four men were jailed over the weekend on allegations they were involved in a shooting in the Bi Lo shopping center parking lot on York Street in Aiken. The report notes the incident occurred in the shopping area and lists the actions taken by authorities. The other brief mentions President Obama consulting defense advisers on lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
The 2009 PBC Men's Basketball Tournament begins today at the Convocation Center with expected entertaining action. The report notes strong dates and the event promises competitive games as teams vie for the title.
Aiken County Council unanimously passed a hiring moratorium and amended ordinance setting bar hours from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday if allowed. Bars may open at 5 a.m. with food service. wine and beer sales start at 7 a.m. liquor sales at 10 a.m. State law governs Sunday openings.
Four Aiken County School Board members rejected a bill offering the board more control over area assistant superintendent appointments. The 4-4 vote left the board without a position, with Hightower supported by Green Bass and Wesley against Harkins Liner Fleming Hazen.
Three men have been arrested and charged in the weekend murder of Julius Walker 26 found shot to death at his Samuels Street home Investigators say robbery was the motive and the case is described as drug related Tyrone Wade 23 Joseph Kemp 25 and Anthony Perry 24 are named as suspects with charges including murder first degree burglary possession of a stolen firearm and weapon enhancements.
Cody Hart and Jeffery Ferrell, both teens, were jailed after allegedly calling a Midland Valley High School student in January claiming they would blow up the school and shoot victims. They face charges of making a bomb threat unlawful use of a telephone and disturbing schools.
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