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Centralized court handles first appearances for domestic violence arrests
The Second Circuit Solicitor's Office opened a centralized first appearance process for criminal domestic violence first offenses in Aiken County. Since Feb 27 appearances occur at the Aiken County Judicial Center before Judge Donna Williamson with three options for defendants. The shift, modeled after the traffic court, aims to improve security, early prosecutorial involvement, and case management for 62 cases Jan 1 to Mar 13, with 45 disposed and others proceeding.
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Dinner with Friends en Blanc fundraiser planned in Aiken
Betty Ryberg organizes Dinner with Friends en Blanc to aid the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County and the Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County. May 3 at 6 pm, attendees wear white, bring or buy own picnic meals, free entry but donations expected. first 400 registrants receive chairs and tables, dogs welcome in white attire. Proceeds backed by Aiken Regional Medical Centers with committee including Gayle Lofgren and Mallory Holley. Contact 803-226-0631 or dinnerwithfriendsenblanc.com.
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Dinner with Friends en Blanc fundraiser dinner
A charity event titled Dinner with Friends en Blanc takes place at a secret site at 6 p.m. on May 3 with local artists silent auction items and a Wall of Wine raffle. Tickets draw a cork for wine valued at 20 to 200 dollars, with local musicians providing entertainment as part of a combined fundraiser linked to Le Diner en Blanc.
Jazz singer Jaimee Paul to perform in Aiken
Jazz vocalist Jaimee Paul, who has toured with Wynonna Judd and pop acts, will bring her At Last concert to the URS Center for the Performing Arts in Aiken on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Presented by APAG, tickets cost 40 dollars for adults and 20 dollars for students.
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