City approves 3.5 million loan for Newberry Street complex
The Aiken Corporation approved a 3.5 million City loan to fund the Washington Government Complex on Newberry Street. Interest ranges 5 to 7.5 percent with repayments 1 percent above the SC Local Government Investment Pool rate. The loan supports phased development and will affect a 935,000 City loan to the Aiken Community Playhouse, reducing interest after repayment as pledges help finish the project. City Manager Roger LeDue said completion is expected this fall.
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Aiken Corporation
Washington
Newberry Street
South Carolina
Wade Brodie
Brodie
Aiken
Cipal
Playhouse
Roger LeDue
LeDuc
Georgia officers train in Aiken bike patrol class
Seven officers from Georgia agencies take part in the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association Basic Police Mountain Bike School hosted by Aiken Department of Public Safety. Instructors guide tackling basic bike patrol tactics, defensive moves, signals, lane usage and cadence as they ride 20 to 25 miles daily.
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Georgia
Aiken
Law Enforcement Bicycle Association
Basic Police
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken Public Safety
PACT
Police and Community Together
Columbia County
Augusta’ Paine College
Karl Odenthal
South Carolina
Arke High School
Trip Penn
Columbia County Sheriff's
Penn
Bobby Jones Expressway
Washington Road
Odenthal
Hershey Track Meet coming to Aiken April 20
The Hershey Youth Program track meet for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 will be at Aiken High on Saturday April 20. Pre registration is advised to receive a T-shirt. birth certificates must accompany forms. Awards and advancement to district region state meet in Columbia April 27 await winners.
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Hershey
Aiken
AIL
Aiken County
Aiken High
Canada
Oakwood
Windsor
Wendy Scalamiero
Columbia
Recreation Department
Scolamiero
Aiken ‘Track Club
Scalamiero
Hershey Food Corporation
National Recreation and Park Association
Presidential Council On Physical Fitness and Sports
National Association For Sport and Physical Education and Athletics Canada
Aiken man booked on drug charges after bust
Kevin R. Hawkins. 39, of Iear on Church Road, arrested after officers seized about 50 pounds of marijuana and crack cocaine, nearly $30,000, firearms, stolen property and hundreds of lottery tickets. He faces marijuana trafficking and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine charges, with potential 10 year prison term and $10,000 fine.
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Aiken Man
Aiken County
Iear
Church Road
Sheriff's Office
Hawkins Home
Fish consumption warnings issued for local anglers
The Savannah River and nearby waters carry mercury concerns with limited safe eating guidelines. Do not eat any largemouth bass at Langley Pond. other areas permit one meal weekly for certain fish and monthly for bowfin, with several species listed as unrestricted. The advisory notes low cancer risk from contaminants and provides contact details for more information.
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Savannah River
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Lake Thurmond
Stevens Creek
Edgefield County
C. 119
Jasper County
Langley Pond
Vaucluse Pond
South Fork
Edisto River
Aiken State Park
Claude's Boat Ramp
Bamberg County
Lake Greenwood
Lake Murray
South Carolina
DHEC
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Paine College
Thomas
Ginny Southworth
John Boynton
Tor
McCormick County Sheriff's Office
Saluda County
Nawkins
Lenine
Floyd Greene
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