California wildfire forces evacuations in San Bernardino NF
A fast moving wildfire scorched 15000 acres in California's San Bernardino National Forest forcing about 2000 residents to flee their homes. Authorities urge caution as crews battle the blaze and residents monitor updates. Video coverage is available at standard.com.
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Old Coca Cola plant seeks tenant for 28000 square feet
The former Coca Cola bottling plant on York Street sits vacant as new owners search for a tenant to lease its 28,000 square feet of warehouse and office space. In other sports news, the Falcons and Panthers both suffered defeats on Sunday, with Atlanta losing to Jacksonville and Houston beating Carolina 18.
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Aiken housing market stays strong amid national dip
Builders in Aiken County report steady activity with two custom jobs and an office underway despite July housing starts dipping nationwide. Rusty Findley notes low lumber prices and soft material costs aiding projects as 2006 saw 1331 new homes, a regional record, while in-migration from Florida and the Northeast fuels growth.
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McCain Campaign Stop Travels to Aiken and Greenwood
McCain spent Sunday in Washington on Meet the Press and then toured the South Carolina leg of his campaign. He spoke with supporters in Greenwood at the American Legion hall before heading to Aiken to meet voters at VFW Post 5877.
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Sopranos Gore Roots ignite Emmy audience at ceremony
A mob family former vice president and the Roots cast drew standing ovations at the Emmy Awards in Shrine Auditorium. Al Gore accepted Current TV for achievement in interactive television praising viewers who help shape democracy through conversation.
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