Election Hangover Coping Tips and Seasonal Nods
A lighthearted column offers ways to cope with election fatigue. Suggestions include visiting local campaign HQs for memorabilia, starting Christmas shopping with 50 days left, removing a campaign sign, writing New Year resolutions, and taking a break from news with light entertainment.
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Gas prices dip as demand flags amid turmoil
The report notes reduced fuel demand as the U S dollar strengthens. Crosby says Thanksgiving prices could rise only a few cents. In Aiken the average price was 2.16, below last week 2.38 and last year levels per AAA.
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South Aiken schools trim budget to cover cuts
School leaders say further funding reductions threaten supplies and technology. Principal Bryan Skipper and staff plan to limit maintenance, reduce copy use, and hold back 25 percent of local budgets to cover shortages. Administrators seek flexibility to reallocate state funds for essential programs as 2009-10 approaches.
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Shooting on Freiday Lane Leaves Aiken Man Hospitalized
Aiken Public Safety says a 24 year old man was shot in the head on his Freiday Lane porch around 6 54 PM He was taken to the Medical College of Georgia with non life threatening injuries Investigators seek a lone black male shooter 6 0 to 6 2 tall about 250 pounds last seen in all black with a scarf Contact Detective David Savage at 803 642 7687 or Crimestoppers of the Midlands for anonymity and a cash reward
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Appeal Continues Over Aiken Barn Apartment Dispute
Johnson and the Waldes push an appeal regarding an accessory apartment added to a barn in Aiken. The dispute centers on BZA approvals, variances, permit records, and whether the city ordinance allows a barn apartment without extra approvals. No hearing date is set.
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