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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 2008
Page
1
The poll shows 7.54 percent favor free market to handle gas prices, 67.04 percent want federal price caps, and 25.42 percent support riding it out. For the financial crisis response, options include continuing bailouts or hands-off market approach.
Five death notices list Sammy Lee Chisolm of New Ellenton Edward Swift Evans of Wagoner Randy L Ron Hewitt of Pompano Beach Florida Thomas E Walsh of Aiken filed in Deaths and Funerals pages 6A and 7A with service details pending.
Toxicology shows 22 year old Brendan Ryan Wilson had a blood alcohol level of .18 after leading police on a 12.5 mile chase in Aiken County. Lab analysis indicates marijuana use prior to the crash. The death drew state wide attention as the investigation continues.
Gas prices rose to 4.02 per gallon in Aiken and statewide after Ike. Attorney General Henry McMaster dispatched prosecutors to investigate alleged gouging, issuing 12 subpoenas to retailers across South Carolina. Aiken County is among targeted locations with at least one retailer named.
Aiken County considers a new ordinance to bar sex offenders from loitering or working within 1,000 feet of child care facilities, schools, churches, playgrounds, and parks. State law already restricts residence and targets specific offenses against minors. The panel may revisit the measure at the October 21 meeting.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer urged seniors to report scams during a visit to Aiken. He highlighted underreporting, released a senior fraud helpline number, and noted investigations by about 70 agencies. He warned of tactics: fake officials calling about warrants, dubious Medicare offers, and fake funeral services.
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