Italywide blackout shocks Italy across the grid
A massive power outage hit Italy except Sardinia starting 3 25 a m with Rome and northern regions regaining power by late morning. Hospitals relied on generators and travel was disrupted as experts traced the fault to Swiss France chain reactions and warned of more cuts Monday.
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ATE
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Aiken Coop Headquarters Opens With Expanded Services
The Aiken Cooperative opens a new $3.4 million headquarters with three drive through lanes, a large community room and a 24 hour wellness center. The facility, completed in May after a 2001 October start, aims to boost customer service and modernize operations.
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Jacqui Workman
Thomson, Ga
Hughes, Beattie, O'Neal
Law
Aiken
Augusta
Gary Stooksbury
Stooksbury
Shofar Blessings Open Rosh Hashanah Service at Local Synagogue
The article highlights the Shofar ceremony led by Dr. Barry Goldman during Rosh Hashanah, described as an awakening and clarion call to liberty. Rabbi Forrest notes the timing amid unrest, urging focus on smaller community actions to solve larger problems. Contact Rob Novit at movitaikenstandard.
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Abraham
Isaac
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Rabbi Forrest
Rosh Hashanah
Rob Novit
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NAACP Seeks Youth Involvement Through Contests
The article discusses using contests to energize NAACP youth participation related to Brown v. Board of Education. Speakers Walker and Darby reflect on historic change and current hurdles, noting apathy, evolving issues, and progress toward real access and opportunity. Contact Kathy Rettcoats at kjefcoats aikenstandard.com.
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Board of Education
Walker
Darby
NAACP
Kathy Retcoats
Kjefcoats
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Research guides highlighted for ABBE Libraries essay workshop
Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell- Edgefield library system offers research guides across 14 branches to help students narrow topics for essays. An essay workshop at the Aiken County Public Library emphasizes focusing on a single topic and choosing an area of historical event. Another free workshop is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. with contact details for Kathy Jetcoats.
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Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell- Edgefield
Aiken County Public Library
Kathy Jetcoats
Kjefcoats
Aikenstandard
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