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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 2008
Page
1
The article notes doctors warn of foot problems from sustained high heel use and mentions some women choosing surgery to fit narrow shoes. It also references a video link and brief local items including Fred Shepherd's retirement and a stadium renaming at a Maryland high school.
Obituary brief lists several individuals by full names including Jack B. Batson George Brown Jr Mabel Haddock Hodson Roberta Jackson and Frances Youngblood with locations North Augusta Aiken Orangeburg Springhill La and Charleston, noting funeral announcements and memorials.
Comedian Sinbad, performing December 4 at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, discusses being labeled clean versus dirty and his tours entertaining troops overseas. He recalls his Bosnia trip and Hillary Clinton’s sniper fire claim as a point of national attention.
Sinbad asks about current stand up talent and media curiosities. He names Bill Cosby Chris Rock and Katt Williams as funny comics and shares thoughts on upcoming releases a French vampire film Let the Right One In and the action of a recent view Quantum of Solace. He mentions Rolling Stones You Cant Always Get What You Want and Brittney Griner video as notable online finds.
Aiken Technical College faces continued cuts as state budget reductions bite. President Dr. Susan Winsor warns a further 2 percent reduction is likely by December, possibly higher if sales taxes fall further, impacting operations and services. She plans a Dec 15 meeting with commissioners to set a lean budget and protect class times.
City planners aim to complete a mul tiuse path after the 118 bypass. Members of the Aiken Bicycle Club question the logic of the plan.
City planners eye a circumference path around Aiken following the 118 bypass. The Aiken Bicycle Club questions the plan, noting low use of the current 8 foot path along the bypass. President Tom Lex says members ride from 25 to over 100 miles.
Mark Keel, new director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, says he will reform the agency’s culture toward honor and integrity. He aims to restore public trust in the Highway Patrol, noting most officers perform professionally in a tough job. Keel, a 29 year SLED veteran and Barnwell native, pledges firmer discipline and a higher standard.
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