Ladybugs invade homes as spring arrives says pest expert
Heath of Aiken Pest Control explains ladybugs enter through cracks and windows and may nest in attics. He recommends sealing cracks with silicone caulk and venting, while avoiding killing the insects which can attract more beetles. Vacuuming is advised before releasing them outside to prevent staining and damage.
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Heath
Scott Heath
Aiken
The
National Pest Management
Association
Bulldog playoff replay available on TV and online
If you missed Silver Bluff's Bulldogs second round playoff game you can watch today at 4 p.m. on digital channel 6.2 or cable 246 or online at aikenstandard.com/gamearchive beginning today. DVDs of the Games of the Week cost 7.99 and are sold at shopaiken.net.
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Silver Bluff
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Aikenstandard.com
Gamearchive
Shopaiken.net
Russia economy shrinks less than forecast in Q3 2009
Russia reported a smaller contraction in the third quarter of 2009 than earlier forecasts, yet the economy remained in trouble with a continuing downturn and a negative GDP growth rate for the period.
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Russia
Area Deaths Mary Jane Schmidt Bold Roy Eugene Mitchell
A summary of obituaries notes the deaths of Mary Jane Schmidt Bold and Roy Eugene Mitchell, with placeholders indicating area notices and funeral details to follow in the Aiken section.
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Mary Jane Schmidt Bold
Roy Eugene Mitchell, Aiken
Army reservist couple to part for year in Afghanistan
Sgt. Michael McMillan and other Aiken based soldiers of the 802nd Ordnance Company prepare to deploy to Afghanistan next month. His wife Shenese will travel to Gainesville Ga then Fort Hood Texas for processing while remaining stateside.
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Afghanistan
802Nd Ordnance Company
McMillan
Shenese
802Nd
Gainesville
Ft. Hood
Texas
Michael
450Th Ordnance Company
Rob Novit
Kevin Coley
Ronald Mitchell
Peter Griffin
Homeschooled pitcher lands college baseball scholarship
Brandon Poole, a homeschooled student from Aiken County, signed with North Greenville University for baseball despite never playing for a public high school program. The right hander has built a reputation in youth leagues and Dixie Youth All-Stars, earning a college opportunity that bypassed conventional scouting routes.
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Noah Feit Aiken
Brandon Poole
North Greenville
Hannah
Sheldon
Stephanie
Brandon
Dalton
Mason
Bart Poole
Pitcher
Poole
Aiken County
Stephanie Poole
North Greenville University
Aiken
Dixie
Vince Maivelett
Aiken High School
Aiken County Receives 13 Proposals for County Complex Expansion
Aiken County has 13 architectural proposals for a 120000 square foot expansion on Richland Avenue, adding to the existing 66000 square feet. County Administrator Clay Killian notes finalists will be narrowed by a building committee and full Council interviews. The project, funded by 12 million from a prior sales tax and potentially bonds, aims to modernize an 80 year old complex needing new roof plumbing wiring and HVAC.
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Richland Avenue
County Council
Clay Killian
Killian
North Carolina
South Carolina
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