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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2008
Page
1
A man who lost both arms is reported to be recovering well following a donor arm transplant. The article references a video explaining the unique procedure and provides a link to view videos on the Aiken Standard website.
The report mentions Halloween preparations and cookie cups. It notes 10 players concentrating on a game against Georgia Tech. Obama and McCain aim to project leadership at tonight’s debate. Wagener police search for gunmen who robbed a Chinese takeout, breaking a screen door and firing into the kitchen.
Obituary notices for Jimmy Goodman Pridmore Jr. Ninety Six South Carolina and Ann Lynn Fannon Samples of Aiken list their deaths and funeral details. The brief includes names, locations, and common obituary elements from the 6A section.
SLED confirms state agents will investigate misconduct in office at North Augusta Public Safety. Director T Lee Wetherington asked for the probe. Rumors name Lt Robbie Bell amid a 2007 shoplifting incident where a gun was used on a suspect. Officials cite no specifics or timeline.
The NAACP national office filed a federal complaint demanding three satellite polling places closed Monday be reopened. Aiken Chapter leaders said the case could affect thousands, not just minorities, and noted DOJ approval rules under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. An acrimonious ACREC meeting led to the closures amid legal debate and a pending state election office interpretation.
Circuit Court Judge Dover Early signed a consent order that annuls the 2005 annexation of Three Runs Plantation into New Ellenton. Wayne Raiford and the city were parties to the agreement, noting no proper eligibility for annexation. The ruling affects officials Gene Smith and Richard Brancato, who no longer reside within the city limits.
USC Aiken's Lady Pacers hosted Dig for the Cure during a home match with Wingate to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Fans pledged 50 cents per dig or 25 dollars flat, totaling 53 digs and a 21.50 dollar pledge plus 10 dollar Dig for the Cure shirts.
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