Sheriff’s deputy fired in probe of child molestation charge
Robert Beard, a detention deputy with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office since 2014, was terminated after being arrested on child molestation charges by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office and detained for Richmond County authorities. The release notes Beard was placed on administrative leave March 28 and that SLED is investigating related incidents in Aiken County.
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Sheriff’s Office
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South Carolina
Aiken adopts new policies amid police misconduct case
City leaders including Mayor Rick Osbon and City Manager John Klimm outline three long term policy changes. The measures include racial sensitivity training for all city staff and aim to improve openness in government as four officers face federal allegations and are placed on administrative reassignment pending an outside investigation.
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Area Deaths Doris Rodgers George and Others
Death notices from Aiken area list Doris Rodgers George Rebecca Becky M Carreon Ricky Ray Harp Bill Jones Tonie M Kelley and other local obituaries in the 6A column covering Beech Island Salley Montmorenci and Aiken.
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Becky” M. Carreon
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Bill” Jones
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Weather outlook for five days remains cloudy with mild highs
The forecast shows mostly cloudy skies with highs near 66 and overnight lows around 54 degrees. A five day period continues with patchy light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
Horses and Courses Art Walk Becomes Masters Week Fixture
The fifth annual Horses and Courses Art Walk in downtown Aiken drew 60 artists and nine performing artists amid music and handmade goods from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Event coordinator Kim Coleman praised perfect weather and the evolving format replacing earlier golf cart parades.
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Teal ribbons raise sexual assault awareness in Aiken
At the March 28 meeting Mayor Rick Osbon proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and approved teal ribbons in downtown Aiken. Susan Seldon of the Cumbee Center urged awareness and prevention, noting the epidemic and statistics from the NSWRC.
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