Inmate Escapes Narrowly Fail To Go Free
Two youths escaped from Aiken Youth Corrections Center on December 28 and were recaptured within 24 hours. They become the 34th and 35th escapes from the minimum security facility near Aiken in 1983. Victor H. Trumble and Michael Odom, with sentences for grand larceny and related offenses, were seized in Augusta and North Augusta respectively. Aiken also reports a second ZIP for downtown mail, 29802, while Lions note rest periods.
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Aiken
Victor H. Trumble
Sumter
S.C
Michael Odom
Odom
North Augusta
Trumble
Augusta
Aiken Elementary faces closure amid aging facilities and rules
Parents, teachers, and administrators debate the future of Aiken Elementary amid state rules on land and building age. Critics cite 17 facility problems from roofing to plumbing, plus a three story structure classification, while supporters stress location and safe walking access for city children.
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McKenzie
Aiken
Aiken Elementary
State Department of Education
Kathy Fowler
Area 1
L.L. Willis
Willis
Funds Sought to Resurface Highway No 1 Exit to Fifth Street Bridge
A reader from Aiken asks if funds exist to resurface the stretch from Exit to the Fifth Street Bridge, noting its poor condition and convenience for East Augusta traffic. Hints from Phil England say bridge repairs are imminent and GDOT has twice bid but received only one bid each time. another bidding round is planned soon.
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Fifth Street Bridge
Fifth Street
Augusta
Aiken
Phil England
Aiken County
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Louise Greenwood
Pam Ingram
Veleeta Woodward
Frances Mack
Marie Cartledge
Geraldine Leaphart
Ridge Spring
Connie
Camy Danser
Carole Carver
Helen Edentiele
Sylvie
Totes
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N&be.yro
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Sultan Dunbar P.O
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Silver Fox Tavern
Herbert Spear
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