Masters week traffic puzzles downtown Aiken
Downtown Aiken sees heavy Masters week traffic with four main traffic circle intersections that confuse out of town drivers. Lt Turmo notes left turns on green can face red lights and that some square intersections allow left turns on red when clear. Police plan round the clock presence to curb aggressive driving and check for impaired motorists. taxi services are advised for those who drink.
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Break Room Pool Hall Reopens Under New Owner Yong Hong
The Break Room at Mitchell Shopping Center on Whiskey Road reopens under Yong Hong after six years of changes. The pool hall features a lunch menu, pool tables, arcade games, and large screens with a family friendly atmosphere aims to shed its nightclub image. A grand opening is planned in coming weeks with a pool tournament as a likely highlight. Hours vary by day with late Friday and Saturday closings. For details call 649-2016.
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Tricycle Races Set by Aiken Kiwanis May Wednesday
The Annual Aiken Kiwanis Club Tricycle Races will run Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with inter age group competition for children ages three to nine. Region 1 starts at 3 30 p.m. and races follow. Aiken Christian Women's Connection hosts Evening at Woodside on April 25 at Woodside Country Club with Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable as guest and Ed Houts as speaker. Dinner is $20, reservations by April 22, denim not allowed. Call 644 1323 or mail to Joyce Anderson, 128 Burkwood Place, Aiken SC 29801. Preschool nursery will not be provided.
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Ex-coach faces new sex offense charges in Graniteville case
William Hicks Jr., 60, of Graniteville, already jailed, is now charged with four counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and four counts of improper act upon a minor. The new charges relate to a past abuse pattern dating to 1974 1978, expanding earlier January indictments. Investigators say more victims may exist and urge tips to local authorities or Crime Stoppers for anonymity and rewards.
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Man dressed as woman injured in tire-slashing incident
In North Augusta a man, dressed as a woman, cut himself while trying to slash a boyfriend s tires at a nightclub. He walked to Carolina Springs Road, collapsed near 6 a.m., was treated for injuries not from a vehicle, and the case was deemed unfounded. University Hospital offers a free smoking cessation program on Thursday and April 17 and 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.
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