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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2014
Page
1
A federal judge in Charleston struck down South Carolina’s constitutional same sex marriage ban as unconstitutional. He blocked state officials from interfering with the couple’s right to marry but stayed the ruling for a week to allow an appeal. The attorney general said he would appeal immediately.
Aiken residents react as Attorney General Alan Wilson says the state will appeal to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond after a noon ruling on November 20. Wilson emphasizes the duty to defend South Carolina law and notes possible Supreme Court review, as the 4th Circuit has struck down Virginia’s ban and the Supreme Court previously declined to hear that appeal.
The South Carolina Supreme Court sided with school districts in a key ruling affecting district operations and funding. The decision underscores ongoing debates over boundaries, resources, and governance within public education in the state. Local districts welcomed the ruling as a boost to student programs and school autonomy.
Death notices and funeral details list Ida Watford and Sara Lynn Acton among area residents. Obituaries note their passing and indicate further arrangements are provided in the 6A section.
Mostly cloudy conditions with a forecasted high near 65 and a low around 40. The 5 day outlook suggests gradual changes in temperatures and continued unsettled skies with possible light showers at times. 8C
A leak at Langley Dam near Horse Creek prompted alerts from Aiken County officials and the SCDHEC. Residents in Midland Valley were told to avoid the dam and Water Trail and to stay alert for possible evacuations. The sheriff and county leaders held a news conference to dispel rumors as officials said the leak worsened after monitoring.
Langley Pond will close to boat traffic while the Horse Creek Water Trail remains shut. Officials initiated a controlled water withdrawal from Langley Dam to relieve pressure after a leak. Downstream residents were advised the rising Horse Creek is due to the release, not the leak. Dam age over a century old has caused past issues, and one flood gate was opened to lower the pond side by about five feet as engineers assess damage.
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