Focus on You debuts in Aiken Standard photo section
Cancer survivors share a special bond as local survivors gather to celebrate life and tell their stories. Local columnist Whit Gibbons recalls U A integration. Karl Rowe testifies to a grand jury about a CIA officer's identity. William Grandy Warrenville presents Shel Silverstein. Where the Sidewalk Ends is featured.
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Area Deaths Helen J S Blackburn Williston
Death notices from Williston area report the passing of Helen J S Blackburn. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by local funeral homes with obituary details and service dates pending.
MOX Facility Breaks Ground at Savannah River Site
Officials from the DOE and state lawmakers joined dignitaries to break ground on the 580,000 square foot MOX Fuel Facility at SRS near the Aiken Barnwell line. The $339 million project aims to convert weapons plutonium into reactor fuel and cut weapons material.
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Three held in string of car break-ins in Aiken County
Aiken County authorities arrested three men linked to a spree of car break-ins across the county. Jamie L. Howell and Sean D. Howell, both 24 and 25 of Perrin Street, are charged with breaking into motor vehicles along with Denard T. Hartley, 23, of Morgan Street. Investigators are still seeking Sheriff Michael Hunt’s stolen .40 caliber Glock from his county SUV.
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Volunteers roll up sleeves to help others
Pauline Thomas sits in her living room watching TV as the Project Vision initiative brings together nearly the entire staff of the Aiken Housing Authority to spend part of a day cleaning up. The event aims to support residents and strengthen community ties.
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Social Security gets largest boost in 15 years
Social Security checks for nearly 50 million Americans rise by an average $39 a month next year, lifting the average from $963 to $1,002 in January. The 4.1 percent increase follows 1991's 5.4 percent gain, but energy bills and Medicare premiums will erode much of the gain.
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