07 May 2011
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2011
Page
1
Thousands filled downtown Aiken for the 27th annual Lobster Race festival. Families enjoyed slides, inflatables, face painting, and ice cream while about 15 bands performed across multiple stages as photographers captured the event for pages 8A, 9A, and 12A.
Consumers learn safe methods to dispose of excess medicines and combat drug misuse. Guidance covers medication take back programs, household disposal options, and protecting water supplies. The piece also hints at announcing winners of an unrelated local event.
Aiken Public Safety asks the public to identify a man caught on security video breaking the front window of a downtown camera shop and stealing a camera, tripod, and bag. Owner Chris Lydell described the value as modest and urged tips to aid the investigation.
The city of Aiken relies on a business license tax for revenue not tied to property or sales taxes. Each year about 4,000 licensed businesses operate locally with 50 to 100 new licenses monthly. The city collects roughly $8 million annually, funding the general fund for city operations (excluding utilities and designated funds).
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