Comet Carnival at USC Aiken On National Astronomy Day
USC Aiken hosts Comet Carnival on April 12 from 8 to 10 30 p m at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center with views of Comet Hale Bopp Mars and other objects. Lectures at 8 8 30 and 9 p m, planetarium shows at 7 8 9 and 10 p m, admission 4 adults 3 seniors 2 students K 12 and under 4 not admitted. Tickets first come first served. For information call years 641a3
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Usc-Aiken
Mars
DuPont Planetarium
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Hubble
BNFL Band to Play at Hopelands on Thursday
The BNFL Band announced a 5:30 to 7:30 pm concert at Hopeland Gardens arts stage with free public admission. Parking will be at Rye Patch. The band, current British Open Champion, has a long world renown history and a strong US tour stop in Aiken. The event is sponsored by BNFL Savannah River Corporation, the City of Aiken Park and Recreation Department, A&M Music, and the Aiken Standard.
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Hopelands Tomon
Hopeland Gardens
Rye Patch
Leyland Daf
NFL
Aiken
Savannah River Corporation
City of
City of Aiken Park and Recreation Department, A&m Music and
The
Aiken Standard
Obituary Notices from Granville and Aiken Area
Obituary notices list Death General E Jennings and several local individuals including Andrea Angie Jones Joyce W. Lee Patricia Pat Downs and Yarbrough in North Augusta and Aiken area. Page 2B runs notices for Granvilleville and surrounding communities with brief memorial mentions.
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Eneral E. Jennings
Graniteville
Andrea
Angie) Jones
Aiken
Joyce W. Lee
Patricia
Pat
Downs Yarbrough
North Augusta
Lottery Tuesday Win Sparks Quick Pantasy 5 Cue
Tuesday's lottery win noted with Pantasy 5 drawing results 1 3 6 26 and 90. The brief listing highlights a single draw outcome and numbers tied to the local game. No further context provided.
Police Shoot Murder Suspect in Edgefield Avenue Slaying
Aiken Department of Public Safety officers used firearms to arrest a suspect after responding to a slaying near the police station on Edgefield Avenue. Troy Johnson was wounded as he pointed a weapon at officers. Victim Michelle Garrett Johnson, 29, lived on Banks Mill Road and was believed to be seeking safety from domestic violence. Johnson, 25, remained in serious but stable condition after surgery at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. SLED has taken over the investigation. outside agency review is standard whenever an officer fires a weapon.
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Department of Public Safety
Troy Johnson
Public Safety
Edgefield Avenue
Sue Townsend
Michelle Garrett Johnson
Banks Mill Road
Arror Pusvee
Public Safety Department
Edgefield
Aiken County Public Schools Win What Parents Want Honor
Schools in Aiken County earned the What Parents Want award from SchoolMatch, recognizing competitive accreditation, strong teacher pay, solid library and instruction resources, and small class sizes. Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge and school board member Brent Rankin praised the district’s teachers, principals, and parent involvement, noting ongoing accountability efforts drawing statewide attention.
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Aiken County
SchoolMatch
Westerville
Ohio
National Foundation of
U.S. Department of Education
Linda Eldridge
Brent Rankin
Iber
Rankin
Aiken County approves zoning change in District 6
The Aiken County Council unanimously approves converting all UD parcels in District 6 to RUD to curb growth of video poker. Councilman Randall abstains due to prior involvement and cites a 150 foot setback proposal to block new video poker shops, aligning with his aim to hinder gaming venues.
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Aiken County
Joel Randall
Randall
RUD
County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Goldman Wins Runoff For Aiken County Council Seat
Goldman defeats Fay Hatcher 424 to 312 in the district one Republican runoff and advances to the May 6 general election to face Democrat former County Council member Kathy Rawls. He vows full district campaigning and notes low turnout of 9.59 percent from 7,713 registered voters.
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GOP
Kathy Rawls
Aiken
Joe Goldman
Fay Hatcher
Aiken County
Goldman
Stener
Golaman
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Scott Webster
Banksia
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Hatcher
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Frank Mizell
Walter Moore
Sammie McIntosh
Bob Goldman
Holland
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