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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2009
Page
1
Aiken residents discuss TalkBack trends as the Optie Way feature tops comments. Readers are directed to Aiken Standard’s Most Commented section at www aikenstandard com to view active discussions and popular posts.
Ground breaking underway for a local Habitat for Humanity project in Aiken as one family receives a new house with community support. A separate note mentions the Statue of Liberty crown reopening to the public on July 4 after previous closures since 9 11.
Obituary brief listing several local individuals including James Berry Bishop Aiken Ernestine Hiers Bradley Jackson Curry Betty Jamison Horner Dot Montgomery Miller Amira Sumter with notices of memorials and services in the area.
Officials say seven area holdups this year involve a diverse group ages 18 to 61 with varied builds. Only two of the seven are likely linked, with possible ties between Beech Island Credit Union and Security Federal Bank in Langley. Capt. Troy Elwell notes sustained cooperation with Public Safety and Richmond County investigators.
Police report seven armed bank robberies in Aiken County from January to April at Security Federal Vista Bank Beech Island Credit Union Bank of America State Credit Union and Langley locations. Investigators describe the heists as brazen with suspects armed by an AK 47 style rifle and a heavyset man seen at multiple scenes. No arrests described and some employees did not return to work.
The piece discusses whether Internet sales taxes could provide state revenue, noting use tax literacy varies and online sellers may lack physical presence rules. It cites South Carolina’s aggressive enforcement and highlights ongoing questions about taxing online purchases across states.
Modesty El a fifth grader at J D Lever Elementary climbed a high ropes pole at the Bishop Gravatt Center then jumped to swing at a ball as cheers rose. Leadership Aiken County hosted 32 children from several groups for an overnight retreat with cabins songs skits and marshmallows. Speakers included USC Aiken basketball standout Chris Commons emphasizing education and goal setting.
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