Artists, crowds drawn to downtown Aiken
In downtown Aiken on Tuesday, artists mingled with crowds during the Horses and Courses Art Walk. Louise Mellon explained painting outdoors, selling prints of dogs cats and horses while adding an original pencil drawing to each piece. Nearby Gretchen Hash-Heffner, at Aiken Art Haus, painted a giraffe as she emphasized her interest in endangered animals. Gene Reardon showcased hand carved wooden birds, noting a 35 year career and a fondness for pintails. Please see HORSES, Page 9A.
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Louise Mellon
Aiken
Mellon
Gretchen Hash-Heffner
Aiken Art Haus
Abraham Lincoln
Robin Williams
Cyndi
Masters Week draws teachers to festival work in Aiken
Aiken County educators seize spring break during Masters Week. South Augusta High School staff and Jackson Middle School principal Jason Holt join PrimeSports staff as drivers and coordinators, welcoming visitors from around the world to the region.
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Aiken County
Aiken
South Airicn High School
Jason Holt
South Airian
Jackson Middle School
PrimeSports
Holt
Australia
Police officer charged with murder in South Carolina
A South Carolina police officer was charged with murder in connection with a deadly incident. The case prompted investigations by state authorities and drew attention to policing practices and accountability.
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S.C
State News
Area Deaths List Amanda Smith Pontoon Garner Helger
Area obituaries report Amanda J. Smith of Aiken Edna Marie Pontoon of Springfield Evelyn P. Garner of Clearwater and Michael A. Helger of Aiken with death notices or funeral details in the 6A section.
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Edna Marie Pontoon
Springfield
Evelyn P. Garner
Clearwater
Michael A. Helger
Aiken
Five Day Weather Outlook With Warm Tips
The forecast calls for a chance of rain with warm daytime highs. Expect a high near 86 and a low around 64 across the next five days with variable clouds and isolated showers likely in the afternoons.
Aiken County considers new sheriff facility space study
Aiken County officials await results of a consultant led space needs analysis for the Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Eric Abdullah cites a capacity stretched 1960s era building at 420 Hampton Ave. and renovations expanding narcotics and special operations space, evidence storage, and labs.
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Aiken County
Sheriff’s Office
Wire Road
Aiken Hospital
Richland Avenue
County Dispatch
Andy Merriman
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Headebtonssens
Abby
Teddy Kulmala Tkulmala
Sheriff's Office
Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc
Hayne Ave. Aiken
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Hucks
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Robert W Shellhouse, Jr
Mitchell Rivers
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