Role of Christ Central in Graniteville Tragedy
Graniteville disaster coverage notes honors for service by local groups including Christ Central. Evacuees recall aid and relief efforts while residents request clearer attribution of each organization role and ongoing cleanup concerns in the community.
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Graniteville
Drug concerns and public feedback on New Ellenton issues
Readers question the claim of a drug problem in New Ellenton and urge firsthand reporting of drug activity. The letter criticizes City Council member Vaugh ters and calls for responsible journalism while noting recent local police busts and traffic safety concerns on Whisky Road.
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New Ellenton
Corrections: Rabies Clinic Time and Photo Caption
The clinic at Aiken Animal Hospital will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday correcting Friday’s error. Sarah Wood of the Children’s Place Board of Directors was misidentified in a photo and is acknowledged as a board member.
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Neglect Probe After 4 Year Old in Urgent Care
Police investigate possible neglect at a Graniteville home amid concerns about four children living in unsafe conditions. A 60-year-old caregiver appeared unable to care for them while a 1-year-old was placed in protective custody at DSS.
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Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Cops and Lobsters raise funds for Special Olympics in Masters weekend
Aiken County deputies and officers joined Red Lobster diners to raise money for South Carolina Special Olympics. One hundred percent of tips go to athletes. volunteers plan more events including a car wash and the Law Enforcement Torch Run on May 6 from North Augusta to Savannah River Site to Aiken.
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North Augusta Carpet Shop Fire Smolders in Storage Room
A carpet shop storage room fire in North Augusta caused a large smoke plume on Friday morning near the 13th Street Bridge. Firefighters led by Capt. Charles Williams battled a heat from exposed padding and a torch causing the foam to ignite. volunteers and staff aided, with no injuries reported.
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New Jobs Expected As Aiken Welcomes Ventures Park Tenant
Officials anticipate 30 to 35 new jobs with a Toledo based family stamping operation moving to Ventures Industrial Park to supply Newman Technologies and other firms. The announcement, described as welcome news, follows sale of a speculative building to a company paying about 890000 for a 50000 square foot facility.
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