County Arrests Up Slightly in 1981 in Aiken County
The State Law Enforcement Division reports a near national pattern with a 1981 county rise in arrests, led by 771 drunkenness cases and 625 aggravated assaults. Rapes rose to 50, larceny to 1,982, and breaking or entering to 1,555, while murder cases totaled 15 in the county.
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Aiken County Library Faces Financial Strain and Repairs
Aiken County Library warns of funding shortfalls as the board cites under funding by county and state. James Hubbs notes that $3 per person is needed for federal funds, while the county provides $1.96 and the state averages $3.24. The library seeks volunteers, repairs, and possible second floor rental to fund operations.
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Hubbs
Friends of the Library
Ed Watson
Ramada Inn
Harold House
New Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Debuts In Aiken
A columnist notes Rolls-Royce releases the Silver Spirit with a base price of 112000 dollars and claims it weighs more than a Mercedes 380 while offering quiet conversation at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Interior features walnut paneling hand sewn leather Wilton carpeting and questions about costs for families.
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Rolls-Royce
Bill Baker
Wilton
Dusty shoes and pricey cars in a candid column
Aiken Standard columnist Lynne Katonak muses on car payments for a $112,000 vehicle and notes Rolls Royce still sells the Corniche and Camargue for about $150,000. She questions loan terms and casually wonders about the cars’ bedrooms.
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Rolls-Royce
Aiken Horse Show Set for Saturday in Hitchcock Woods
The annual Aiken Horse Show runs Saturday starting at 9 a.m. with 21 classes. Schooling is allowed Thursday. Entry fees are 5 dollars for most classes and 10 dollars for stakes. Morning events are for children and juniors, adults go after lunch. Concessions and reservable picnic tables exist, cars admitted only on this day. Entrance is on South Boundary. pedestrians free.
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W.D. Haggard
the Woods
South Boundary
North Augusta Lions Club 17th Annual Benefit Horse Show
The North Augusta Lions Club hosts a 17th annual benefit horse show at Lions Memorial Park on West Buena Vista Avenue. The open event starts 1 p.m. with 43 classes for all levels, resumes at 6 p.m. and features four judging divisions. About 300 to 400 exhibitors and 2,000 to 3,000 spectators are expected. admission is 2 adults and 1 student, with railside boxes available. Mike Lewis serves as show chairman.
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West Buena Vista Avenue
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Marianne Leech
Belvedere
Tenn
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Cumming
Jack Barron
Kingsport
Western
W.F. Westmorrland
Gainesville
L.H. Watson
Mike Lewis
USC Aiken Sets Special Courses This Month
The University of South Carolina at Aiken offers two continuing education courses this month. Robert Moldenhauer teaches a $27 course on Preparation for the SAT on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 20 to 29, 7 to 9 p.m. Dr. Keith Parker instructs a $25 course on How to prevent professional burnout on April 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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