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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2008
Page
1
A Montmorenci homeowner, repairing a shed floor, uncovered a concealed 40 foot well. A 30 foot concrete slab fell, trapping the man. Fire Chief Tad Coleman said backup from Aiken and SAS aided in a three hour rescue to extract him with two major injuries.
USC Aiken senior Jeff Goff becomes only the second Pacer to win the NCAA Division II Individual Championship. Aiken County explores Palmetto Payback model as a property program to return rightful owners, led by County Treasurer Linda Sharpe.
The notice lists several local deceased individuals including Hattie Mae Bowers Bartley and James A. Andy McElmurray Jr among others. It summarizes obituaries and funeral notices across Aiken and Graniteville with names, noting towns Warrenville and Sloan and pages 6A and 7A.
Towns split over incorporation with opponents warning against deterioration of area and decline in water and sewer services while supporters cite potential revenue and local governance benefits. Quotes from Ray Harris Patsy Couch Harris and John Overstreet reflect contrasting views on community improvement and independence.
In Graniteville and nearby areas residents show 13 yes and 13 no yard signs amid debate over incorporation. Voters may decide in August or September after weeks of questions about taxes, services, and changes to local governance.
The Aiken Garden Show continued Saturday at Banksia under clear skies with guided tours landscape exhibitors workshops and vendors. Proceeds benefit Child Advocacy Center Open Land Trust and the American Red Cross. Master Gardener Sam Hull staffed the entrance answering questions about planting pruning sun and shade. Garden Show Chair Tommie Culligan praised Banksia and the Aiken County Historical Museum for the social event in the community.
Aiken County Council will hold the first reading of the fiscal year 2008 budget in a special meeting Monday. County Administrator Clay Killian will present the budget and letter summarizing revenues personnel operations and other considerations. Council member Charles Barton expresses optimism no tax increase is expected.
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