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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2009
Page
1
The Aiken Standard invites entries for its Draw your Mom contest with a chance to win two tickets to the Spring Fling Taste of Home Cooking School. Print forms at the paper's website or submit by 5 p.m. Wednesday via mail, in person, or email to torlohnson at aisken standard com.
Fate of USC Aiken baseball hinges on today’s game as a win could secure a home regional site while a loss might jeopardize postseason chances. Police officers march 10 miles from New Ellenton to Aiken in support of Special Olympics amid cheers from pedestrians. Swine flu fears ease as experts suggest it may not be more deadly than the common flu.
Obituary notice listing Robert Fielder Fountain Ill of Kill Devil Hills North Carolina Timothy Frierson of North Augusta Stephen Anthony Rosbach of Aiken and Willie Mae Washington of Springfield with memorial details and service notes.
Duke Steadman battling cancer vows to attend the Lobster Race he has missed none in 25 years. He signed out of hospital saying he will go out at the Lobster Race despite doctors warning. In 1985 he met Dennis Hamrick, and they reunite yearly in the Alley with lobster tattoo and race hat rituals.
Steadman recalls past experiences and enjoys making others laugh at the 1986 event. Hamrick notes the pair have attended all events together and cherish the moments, while onlookers stop for photos. More photos appear on pages 10A and 11A as the scene unfolds.
Timothy Frierson, 30, of North Augusta, died after a single-vehicle crash on Austin Greyhill Road in North Augusta. Witnesses described the ride as a high rate of speed before the Kawasaki motorcycle left the road and struck a curve. He died from a traumatic brain injury at the Medical College of Georgia at 3:23 p.m. Officials said the incident marked the year’s first motor vehicle fatality in North Augusta.
Congress in session at Savannah River Site with U S Senators Lindsey Graham Jim DeMint Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson touring the nuclear facility. The four praised SRS calling it a national treasure and saying it could survive major challenges.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions president Chuck Munns tells Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce that a year makes a difference as SRNS and the chamber audience reflect on progress since last year. The report references CHAMBER, page 5A.
Submit your photo and story of 100 words or less to jmiller at aikenstandard.com or mail to Jennifer Miller Aiken Standard 326 Rutland Drive NW Aiken SC 29802. Drop off at the Standard office on Rutland Drive. Deadline is Friday May 8.
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