Captive of courthouse killer now Aiken County resident
Ashley Smith Robinson recounts the 2005 Fulton County Courthouse shooting and hostage incident involving Brian Nichols. She describes waking to a highway marquee, a stolen truck sighting, and the trauma ten years later while living in North Augusta with her family. She reflects on survival and rebuilding her life.
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Teddy Kulm
Ashley Smith Robinson
Brian Nichols
Atlanta
North Augusta
Aiken County
Duluth
Fulton County
Robinson
Robinson sought reset after move to Duluth amid turmoil
Robinson moved to Atlanta nearly a year earlier to escape a drug battle intensified by her first husband’s 2001 murder. With her five year old Paige in relative safety, she hoped for a fresh start but fell back into danger. On March 11 2005 she faced a frightening encounter when a man waited in a pickup outside her Bridgewater Apartments home at about 2 am and followed her inside.
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Robinson
Atlanta
Paige
Rob
Inson
Bridgewater
Duluth
Area Deaths Bessie Williams Whatley and Others
Obituary list from 6A includes Bessie Williams Whatley of Aiken Isabel Jimnies of Aiken Lataya F Corbitt of New Ellenton and Troy Ernest Fox of Batesburg with brief funeral notices and death details.
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Bessie Williams Whatley
Aiken
Isabel Jimnies
Troy Ernest Fox
Batesburg
Weather outlook shows a rain chance and mild highs
The five day forecast calls for scattered showers with temperatures rising to a high near 75 and a low around 58. Expected patterns include a mix of sun and clouds and cooler nights across the period.
Child Drowns At Aiken Home
Aiken County coroner reports three year old Michael Melton Jr died after drowning Saturday at a Woodland Drive pool. There is no evidence of foul play. autopsy scheduled Monday. Sheriff's Office investigating the incident.
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Aiken
Michael Melton Jr
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Carlton
Woodland Drive
The
Masters Etiquette Guide From Augusta National
The Masters crowd is urged to show decorum on hallowed grounds. Robert Jones emphasized quiet, patience, and respect for officials. Excessive noise or cheering misfortunes could lead to dismissal. spectators should stay still during shots and follow instructions.
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CSRA
Augusta National Golf Club
Robert
Bobby” Jones
Will McIlroy Take Tiger's Throne at Augusta
Rory McIlroy faces Augusta National as he seeks dominance in the Masters. The field includes top contenders and lingering questions about who will wear the Green Jacket this year.
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Will McIlroy
Tiger
Augusta
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