06 May 2006
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2006
Page
1
Five area deaths are reported from Raymond A Ferris Ken James C Holmes Sr Lois Wheeler Leaphart Jackson Mane Morris McCaughin and Roy C Robbins. Funeral notices list services in Wagener and surrounding GA communities with dates and burial details.
Coverage of the 2006 Kentucky Derby on WAGT and WIS begins at 5 pm with post time at 6 04. Experts weigh which horse has the best shot to win while noting many participating riders have ties to Aiken. A trainer reflects on Aiken's influence.
Aiken County authorities level the Breeze Hill Road house once used as a meth lab in minutes as part of a nuisance and drug enforcement program. Sheriff Hunt pledged jail and asset seizure for drug dealers while Council member McKeenzie noted local ties and relief at the action.
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to fully fund the MOX program, restoring slashed funds for converting weapons-grade plutonium into reactor fuel at the Savannah River Site. Senator Lindsey Graham praised the decision, pledging construction start in the fall and continued support for national security. The Missouri focus highlights South Carolina citizens and the Savannah River Site workforce.
The 22nd Annual Lobster Races drew crowds in downtown Aiken as specially trained lobsters raced to the finish. Steve Stanley of Southside Seafood of Lake City, Georgia, notes the event supports charity and has grown since its start. Organizer Chuck Martin praised the weather after a potential threat.
Voters may reject a statewide half cent sales tax hike to offset property taxes as county administrators warn residents’ push for lower bills began the debate. Senate plan permits county by county decisions to raise local sales taxes. some counties doubt higher taxes will pass.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.