Coroner seeks relatives of bicyclist killed near New Ellenton
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office asks for help locating the family of 43 year old Thomas Gammon, killed when struck by a Dodge truck on S C 19 near Dry Branch Road. Gammon, living in New Ellenton but from the Richmond Virginia area, had daughters possibly in Erie Pennsylvania and Birmingham New York. Call 642-1740 with information.
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Kdaily
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Aiken man recalls early work on supersonic aircraft design
82-year-old Fitzgibbon, a former Parker Hannifin chief engineer, recalls his mid 1950s hydraulic valve redesign for the F-103 that withstood extreme heat as NASA pursues the X-43A ramjet. He moved from Los Angeles to Aiken in 1996 and holds more than 20 patents.
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Wrecks Turn Chevy Blazer on Side at Intersection
A two vehicle collision at Park Avenue and Fairfield Street left both drivers wearing seat belts and uninjured beyond minor treatment. The Blazer entered the intersection failing to yield, collided with a Caprice, spun, and landed on its side. firefighters removed the Blazer driver through the windshield and EMS treated him at the scene.
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Aiken County
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Aiken Named a Top 100 Place to Live by Relocate-America
Aiken was chosen as one of Americas Top 100 Places to Live in 2004 by Relocate-America.com. Debbie Cormany of ERA Real Estate One notes strong inquiry from relocating clients and highlights Aikens forested Hitchcock Woods, affordable living, and proximity to amenities as draws. The site bases selection on nominations and data on education crime employment and housing.
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Masters week youth camps offered by Aiken parks
The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department offers two spring break camps April 5 8 for children 5 12 at the Aiken County Recreation Center and Harrison Caver Park. The Masters Week Camp runs 7 30 am to 6 pm daily with meals and activities including trips to EdVenture Museum and a Senior Hat show visit. the Spring Break Camp runs 10 am to 5 pm with daily lunch and activities. Fees are 40 for the week or 12 per day 35 for the week for Spring Break. Contact numbers 663-6142 and 593-4698.
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Vanderlinden
John Moore
Jmoore
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Aiken Blotter Reports Thefts And Property Crimes
Aiken police log shows a woman’s checkbook stolen from a car on Lucas Lane and a missing cell phone on John Elliott Lane valued about 100 dollars. A man and his passenger with warrants were detained after shoplifting at York Street, and a driver on University Park Way was cited for loud music and marijuana odor. Additional incidents include window damage on Dunbarton Circle, an abandoned Ford Explorer found on East Boundary, burglary on Bear Circle with 1300 dollars in electronics stolen, lights stolen from a Graniteville site, tires worth 6283 dollars taken from Knox Avenue with fake orders, and a North Augusta man suspected of aggravated assault.
Kmart Tax Suit Targets Hundreds of Municipalities Nationwide
A broad Kmart tax case seeks reductions in 2001 and 2002 assessments for the retailer. The suit filed May 5 in Chicago claims local assessors overstated property values. Some towns have settled while others join together to contest the claims.
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Mock jail fundraiser set for April 15 in Aiken
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt and Barbara Dawson of WJBF TV will be held in a mock jail at the Red Lobster in Aiken on Thursday April 15 to raise money for the South Carolina Special Olympics. Deputies will work as servers during lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tips go to Special Olympics. Law Enforcement T-Shirts will be sold for 10 dollars.
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Michael Hunt
Barbara Dawson
Wjbf-Tv
Red Lobster
South Carolina
Masters Practiced Starts Amid Golf Fever in North Augusta
The Masters opens practice rounds Monday as golf fever grips the region. Area fans plan weekend learnings on home entertainment tech while clocks spring forward Sunday night.
Aiken Emphasizes Dependability As April Trait
The city highlights Dependability as its character trait for April, urging residents to model reliability in daily actions and community service. Local officials promote steady civic duties, volunteer work, and responsible municipal participation.
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Aiken
Lottery results for Thursday drawn numbers
Pick 3 Midday 2 4 8. Pick 4 Midday 0 6 5 7. Pick 3 Evening 9 0 6. Pick 4 Evening 0 0 0 5.
Georgia Lottery Draw Results Summary
Georgia Lottery Midday numbers show Cash 3 8 3 0 and Cash 4 4 0 1 2. Evening draws list Cash 3 2 0 5 and Cash 4 1 1 0 4. Fantasy 5 results are 1 8 9 18 36 with Change Game outcomes X-6-0-8-8-0 and 1-1-4-4-1-P and 1-6-4-6-4-0.
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Carrier rates and EzPay payment options listed
The notice outlines newspaper delivery options with weekly, four week, 12 week, 26 week, and 52 week billing, including discounted office pay and EzPay monthly direct debit. A delivery problem line instructs readers to call 649 5315 with stated hours for weekdays and weekends.
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