25 May 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2006
Page
1
Lt Gov Andre Bauer was hospitalized in good condition after piloting a plane that crashed and burst into flames. He faces surgery to repair an injured foot. The report also notes telemarketer practices and a local reading discussion feature.
Obituary notice lists deaths including Dr Niles A Borop Jr Ken Doris Batie Ray and Shelby M C Prince with funeral details and service times to follow in local area publications. The brief memorials note contributions and familial survivors where available.
Senior writer Roberson departs the Aiken School District as associate superintendent to take an Edgefield school post amid reported misgivings. School Board Attorney Bill Burkhalter praised Roberson’s energy and intellect but cited leadership style differences with Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge as a source of frustration. Roberson alleges retaliation by Eldridge tied to his community involvement efforts. Please see DISPUTE, page 124.
The Willcox Inn bed and breakfast in Aiken is up for sale at 5.5 million via Houndslake Realty on the B&B and Country Inn Marketplace site. Current owners the Garrett Hotel Group of Burlington, VI are refinancing and running a single listing campaign led by Realtor Billy Benton.
Taylor Hicks, 29, of Birmingham Alabama, won American Idol after more than 63 million votes. Katharine McPhee, 22, of Los Angeles finished as runner up as Hicks celebrated with the Soul Patrol. Finalists performed with Prince Mary J Blige and Carrie Underwood opened the show.
House members Reps. Joe Wilson Gresham Barrett and Charlie Norwood voted against the energy appropriations bill to block MOX funding at the Savannah River Site. They urged Senate support to restore MOX funds while noting the program reduces excess plutonium. Norwood Barrett and Wilson warned the measure jeopardizes nonproliferation goals and national security.
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