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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2008
Page
1
After Saturday night’s storm damaged the Bath Water District water tower the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department ordered all customers to boil water for ten minutes until further notice.
The Pacers fall short as they struggle to contain Clayton State and fail to gain ground after a loss. Indiana edges closer in a tightly contested matchup as both teams fight for postseason positioning.
Aiken hosts an early St Patrick’s Day celebration featuring Irish folk music and dance at Curiosity Shoppe on Saturday. The event brings traditional performances and festive activities for attendees.
A brief death notice lists Ernest Odell Arthur Aiken Rev James C Hunnicutt Wagoner James Warren Parrish and related funeral details as published in the 6A section.
Severe storms hit Aiken County causing two confirmed tornado touchdowns one near North Augusta and one in Belvedere along with quarter inch hail. Downed trees and power lines, widespread outages, a gas leak, and a county emergency curfew were reported as crews assisted and an investigation continued into Sunday.
Saturday at the 66th renewal of The Aiken Trials despite threatening weather. By 11:30 a.m. sun appeared as spectators gathered for a carriage parade and socializing, with picnics, food and entertainment. Vendors and long-time attendees recalled past events while awaiting races.
Government officials resist public access to electronic communications. Governors and mayors are cited for destroying or withholding e mail records. Open records advocates warn that secrecy erodes accountability and transparency in state and local government.
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