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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2010
Page
1
City anniversary events are highlighted on the Aiken Standard site with a Celebrate Aiken icon linking to a dedicated schedule. Readers are urged to check local news regularly for updates on upcoming activities and details.
A Coast Guard witness says BP managers complained about replacing heavy drilling fluid with saltwater in the well that blew out. The report notes oil clumps washing ashore near Venice, Louisiana.
A fire aboard a tanker caused a crate to catch fire and sink, spilling between 10 000 and 30 000 barrels daily. Two reset wells were drilled and the well was capped on March 23 1960, with NOAA and McCraidh noted by the Washington Bureau.
John Brooks of New Ellenton Harry James Brown Sr of Williston Judy Griffin are listed among local deaths and funeral notices for the 6A edition. Details include ages and service times.
Aiken County narcotics investigators raided four suspected meth labs after community complaints. Eight people were arrested and a ninth suspect was being sought. Property reported stolen across the CSRA was recovered, with labs operating in the county identified by Sgt. Dave Myers of the sheriff's office.
Investigators found a meth lab in a wooded area off Pine Log Road Warrenville on May 18. On May 19 they traced another lab to the Rainbow Motel Clearwater where meth and stolen items were recovered during break-ins across Aiken and Richmond counties, according to Myers.
Rapper Curtis Jackson known as 50 Cent toured Edgefield County tracing his family history for a VH1 documentary. He drew crowds in Johnston and Edgefield while dining with his aunt Gladys Simpkins at the Old Edgefield Grill and posing for photos.
Illinois woman Jacque Hollander claims a 1980s partnership in James Brown estate through the I Feel Good Irrevocable Trust. A federal judge rejected her bid to halt trust disbursement and intervene in a settlement approved May 26, 2009, noting lack of explanation.
After a decisive defeat of a 236 million bond referendum, the Aiken County School District will continue its five year building program. Deputy Superintendent David Caver said the district will proceed with planned projects including a $6 million cafeteria and kitchen at Jackson Middle School and rely on existing funds plus annual building proceeds of about 14 million. The district may reconsider closing New Ellenton Middle School due to low enrollment.
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