06 May 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2002
Page
1
Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting warned that a major nuclear event in the United States is virtually certain. He cited rising envy and dislike of the United States and the spread of nuclear device capability as factors fueling potential attacks.
World briefs explain an 85 day standoff at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Talks on deportations and other terms show gaps as Israel seeks deportation of at least a dozen Palestinians to end the siege. Page 5B.
A compact summary card notes classifieds, a crossword, cryptoquote, Dear Abby guidance, horoscopes, opinions, sports, and stock listings in the issue. Highlights include reader notices and puzzle features alongside marketplace notices and market data.
Heavy storms caused damage and scattered debris across the area while rainfall remained under an inch in many spots. A Jackson resident reported a broken windshield from hail or debris and crews began clearing fallen limbs as officials noted drought conditions persist in the CSRA.
The 7th annual Confederate Memorial Day service honors fallen soldiers at the Confederate monument in downtown Aiken. The Color Guard from the 14th S.C. re-enactors unit prepares to post the colors as Tom Cuny plays a haunting bagpipe melody near Park Avenue and Chesterfield Street.
Spider-Man debuts to 114 million in its first weekend, the highest ever for a film opening. Friday and Saturday shows pushed the total above 90 million, beating Harry Potter’s prior single weekend and daily records. Fans in Aiken lined up for tickets at the cinema, many buying early and returning to sold out signs.
Jason Carroll values daily check ins with his mother Lissa Carroll who left a 15 year nursing career at Aiken Regional Medical Centers a little over a year ago to pursue a dream. The piece highlights their journey blending family care with entrepreneurial goals.
During National Small Business Week the Carroll family celebrates entrepreneurship by reviving Building Blocks on 905 Pine Log Road. The former daycare, closed a year, underwent renovations as Phat and David Carroll pursue the American dream of business ownership and time with their children Daniel and Jason.
South Carolina donors show strong outside support in the 2000 first quarter. Hodges received 205495 dollars from non residents, 38.3 percent of his total. Sanford gathered 139240 dollars, 81.9 percent. The Washington Group International gave Hodges 3500 dollars. WGI is tied to Savannah River Site. Randy Updyke, a Sanford donor, relocated from Yemassee to Idaho in 2000.
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