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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2008
Page
1
Researchers warn that large roaches used to feed pet lizards could escape and become a public pest. The article notes potential spread and links to an accompanying video on the local site.
Spurrier takes South Carolina to The Swamp where he previously enjoyed success but he says the trip will not distract him. A 29-year-old mother is accused of abducting her two children from their father and fleeing back to Aiken in early September. A health group reports over 12 percent of South Carolina children lack health insurance, rising from prior years.
Readable death notices list multiple individuals with names and locations including Carolyn Aycox of Augusta Georgia and Teresa Wessinger Carbo of Harvey Louisiana. The list also mentions Paul Hazel North Augusta Willie Merriweather Trenton and Rebie Lane Reid Millen Georgia.
Aiken County observed Veterans Day 2008 with multiple events captured in photographs. The images highlight local ceremonies at memorials and schools, honoring veterans and showcasing community participation in the ceremonies.
Aiken County Memorial Veterans Park marked Veterans Day with about 60 attendees. Jim Morris cited sacrifice while a wreath was placed before the wall listing 136 fallen Aiken County servicemembers, two added since the Iraq war began.
John and June Cannon built a 54 year marriage through Korea Vietnam postings and three children. From West Point to CALTECH to teaching at West Point the pair valued duty and country. Alzheimer’s disease frames their story as they settle in Aiken.
A Paul Knox Middle School student was hospitalized after taking more than a dozen prescription Xanax pills allegedly given by another student at school. Police say charges are pending against the teenage girl accused of dispensing the pills on campus and possibly to other students. The medication came from her stepfather’s prescription. Detective Tim Thornton noted he can only discuss documented police details.
Four South Aiken High students were arrested after a lunchroom fight. James Coates and Jody Kitchings face disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges. Tequian Holley, 17, also involved, witnessed and joined the scuffle. Police and school staff responded, with additional officers called to the scene.
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