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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2008
Page
1
Critics say the Coen brothers comedy places its A list ensemble in absurd peril as a mix of amateur spies and overconfident amateurs collide. The film opens today with a tone of satire on espionage and personal vanity.
A compact column from the Aiken Standard featuring brief community notes and notices. Local events, service updates, and short items reflect the week’s happenings in Aiken and surrounding areas.
President Bush attends the dedication of a Pentagon memorial that honors 184 victims by placing one bench for each life lost. AP video coverage is available at the link provided.
A Sumter County man convicted of killing three people was sentenced to death by a judge. The case drew attention as authorities noted the severity of the crimes and the court proceeded with the death penalty after deliberations.
Brief notices list Samuel Mark Calhoun Sr and Libby Rish of Windsor along with Aiken residents Aiken Catha Mae Staley Chandler and others, detailing funeral arrangements and services published in the 6A section. Names, locations, and dates reflect local obituaries and memorials.
An Aiken woman is in critical condition at a Columbia area hospital after investigators say her common-law husband Horace Lee Glover Sr. beat her severely leaving her on a ventilator and quadriplegic. Glover, 54, was arrested in Columbia on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill. The 44 year old Edna Mae Pope was treated after the Saturday assault with extensive injuries. The case remains under investigation.
Residents rush to fill up as forecasts put Hurricane Ike on a path toward Texas refineries. Prices spike while AAA Carolinas president warns against panic filling and urges fewer trips. Some refineries had closed after Gustav, slowing production and adding pressure on suppliers.
Federal agents plan to probe Aiken County Sheriff Office deputy Jeff Nation over an alleged assault on 18 year old Lorenzo Williams Jr after a weekend arrest and jail, with charges shifted from the teen to Nation. Video from the in car camera prompted the investigation and authorities say the case may open next week.
Silver Bluff High School held its annual commemorative blood drive marking the 9 11 anniversary. Senior Skylar Medina contributed for the third time donating two units using automated red cell collection. The event supports ongoing blood shortages and ties to a World Trade Center family.
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