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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2011
Page
1
October marks breast cancer awareness month and a special section will run Thursday featuring awareness stories, resources, and survivor profiles.
Aiken City Council member Lessie Price is recognized for her community impact by earning a spot in the South Carolina African American History calendar. The announcement highlights her achievements and ongoing service to the local area.
Grace Taylor-Johnson from Aiken and a University of Georgia champion is among nine finalists for the 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year award. The NCAA announced the finalists in a sports notice highlighting the athletes and their collegiate achievements.
During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month a Silent Witness service honors women and men who died from domestic violence last year as family and friends pay tribute.
The Savannah River Site released the 2010 Environmental Report detailing a good environmental record and minimal public and environmental impact. Compiled by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions' regulatory integration environmental services group with contractor input and approved by the Department of Energy, the annual data report has run for 50 years.
Governor Haley awarded all Republican lawmakers A grades except Sen. Shane Massey who earned a B, while Democratic Rep. Bill Clyburn got a C and Sen. Nikki Setzler a D. Massey disputed the marks and said the report card reflects a snapshot and partisan views.
Nine area lawmakers including Young Taylor and Hixon face a report card on their performance in the Senate and related votes. Rep. Roland Smith says the scorecard is only a snapshot while Rep. Bill Taylor notes personal choices reflected in the grades. The core message emphasizes voting in the ballot box as the ultimate measure.
Aiken County moves ahead with Bridgestone Americas incentives including a 545 acre Sage Mill site for a new plant. A special source revenue bond up to 12 million will fund purchases, repaid by Bridgestone via fee in lieu of taxes. Council approved two ordinances in a special meeting.
Jane Page Thompson urged the Aiken County Legislative Delegation to back a bill adding two countywide seats to the nine member Board of Education. She criticized transparency and timely information, seeking wider county representation. Board member Keith Liner defended district focus and countywide service.
Two obituaries note the deaths of Andy Willis of area and James Richard Zapapas of Indianapolis. No further details provided in the readable text.
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