Housing starts jump 4.5 percent in August
The Commerce Department reports housing starts rose 4.5 percent in August to 1.53 million at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, highest since March 1994, with gains in most regions and markets reacting as investors weigh Fed policy. An 85-year-old man near Las Cruces was severely stung by bees, believed to be up to 300 stings after disturbing a nest while driving a front end loader.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Commerce Department
Midwest
Las Cruces
N.M
Mike English
New Mexico State University
New Mexico
Obituary notices for North Augusta Aiken and Wagoner residents
Obituaries for Josie Curry of North Augusta Kitty Thompson Ellis of Aiken Albert Guyton of Wagoner Jacqueline Baugher Johnson of Aiken and Harleigh Scholl of North Augusta appear on Page 2B detailing life's end and memorial notices from local families and funeral homes.
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Josie Curry
North Augusta
Kitty Thompson Ellis
Aiken
Albert Guyton
Wagoner
Jacqueline Baugher Johnson
Harleigh Scholl
North
Augus
Suspect Hill in critical condition after DSS shooting
Suspected gunman David Mark Hill remains in critical condition at the Medical College of Georgia with officials citing the nature of his wounds. He faces three murder charges tied to a North Augusta Department of Social Services shooting, plus kidnapping and an assault charge. Funeral services are planned for Josie Curry, James Riddle, and Michael Gregory, with a combined memorial service being arranged.
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David Mark Hill
Medical College of Georgia
MCG
Susan Yarborough
Yarborough
Hill
North Augusta
Department of Social Services
Bill Heim
Augusta
Whiskey Road Fox Hounds invited to Ontario Festival of Hunting
The Whiskey Road Fox Hounds of Aiken are the sole US team invited to the Ontario Festival of Hunting October 5–14, joining six Ontario packs. Master Dr Melvyn Haas says 50 to 60 dogs will run six hunts, starting with a Whiskey Road solo, with Canadian clubs joining later. The trip departs September 29, and riders must adapt to colder weather and rocky terrain.
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Aiken
Whiskey Road
Ontario
Toronto
North York
Melvyn L. Haas
Whiskey Road Fox Hounds
Canada
Whiskey Road Club
Arkenites
Haas
Southeastern United States
Aiken Club
Dr. Haas
Gustav Schickedanz
Masters of Foxhounds Association
New Ellenton
New Ellenton Middle School inspection could unlock move
Aiken County officials await a key inspection at New Ellenton Middle School to determine if enough rooms are ready to move sixth graders from Dale Elementary by early next week. Kitchen use clearance is hoped, after sack lunches started. Band room opened. admin area ready.
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New Ellenton
New Ellenton Middle School
Bill Gallman
Aiken County
Greendale Elementary
Gallman
New Ellenton Middle
DMV to Move Spurs Friday Closure Forces Visitors Elsewhere
After months in a cramped portable office, Aiken DMV workers prepare to move to a new office this Friday. Motorists needing services that day must use the North Augusta Ascatiga Lake Road location as the Aiken office closes for the move.
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Aiken Department of Motor Vehicles
Ascatiga Lake Road
North Augusta
Preschool education urged by Carnegie task force findings
A Carnegie Task Force study highlights early learning benefits and urges nationwide pre kindergarten programs. Sam Putnam Jr of Aiken County Schools says educators and lawmakers must turn findings into action, noting self-image forms by age three and potential to curb later special education needs.
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Carnegie Task Force
Putnam
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Bridge
Abby
Whiskey Road Hounds
Scott Webster Hunt
N.E. Middle
Michael Levine
DMV
By S.L. Spooner
Scott Webster
The
Department of Motor Vehicles
Richland Avenue
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