15 Sep 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2002
Page
1
A USA Weekend feature examines how Americans of Italian descent are gaining prominence in film and television, highlighting notable talents and rising stars shaping current entertainment trends. The piece analyzes industry pathways, cultural influence, and broader implications for representation.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna drenched Aiken County on Saturday with 3.5 inches of rain easing a four year drought. Flash flood watches were in place as storms moved through the CSRA with heavy rain and high winds. Forecasters predicted more showers and thunderstorms with highs in the mid 80s. The rain helped reduce wildfire threats, lifting a Red Flag Alert and aiding crews in cooling a roughly 250 acre Graniteville to Aiken blaze.
Downtown Aiken hosted the 26th annual two day Aiken's Makin festival with handmade crafts. Libby Taylor of the Chamber said Saturday attendance was down yet better than expected due to morning rain. Attendees like Sarah James of Belvedere said they would come out rain or shine and enjoyed unique gifts. Some vendors left as rain began though many stayed. Entertainment on Saturday was canceled due to weather but overall the day remained solid. Raymond Bowen and wife Lynn shopped and watched for the year, with Bowen noting they always make the trip for the second day.
President Bush urged showing backbone and warned the United States is ready to act without UN backing if the body fails to function as a peacekeeping force as the world enters the 21st century. Vice President Cheney echoed the tough stance.
Aiken Lumber Co plans to close during the first week of November ending a three generation family business begun in 1912 by Kneece brothers. George Townes Sr. joined a year after opening, shaping the company’s path over the last nine decades. See LUMBER, Page 44.
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