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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2009
Page
1
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit witty captions for a photo via the TalkBack Caption page and website. Favorite entries may be mentioned with the next day’s photo.
Aiken County advises residents not to place storm debris along roadsides for safety after a stray dog named Waffle is found and dies following rescue near the Whiskey Road Waffle House. A map shows where to dispose of leftover debris.
Obituaries notice for Nathaniel Bouknight of Hempstead New York and Ernest Heath of Aiken. Information outlines memorials and funeral arrangements for both individuals.
Dozens of men in high heels walked through Aiken to support the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons fundraiser Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. Participants gathered at the courthouse and ended at the Newberry Street Festival site, drawing attention to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Aiken Public Safety celebrated its annual awards banquet at Newberry Hall honoring the department’s officer and rookie of the year. Capt. Richard Abney received the Officer of the Year award as colleagues and spouses praised the year’s community work and service.
Abney, a longtime member of Aiken's merged police and fire services, earned a Public Safety award in 1975 area honors. He served as corporal, building inspector, training officer and early D A R E officer and mentored many in the department. Lt. Phil Kestin praised his sustained community impact in a nomination letter.
Aiken Public Safety officers recovered stolen purses and electronics from recent car break-ins. Rodrequiz Jackson, 17, is charged with breaking and entering an automobile and disorderly conduct. Willlie M. Franklin, 20, is wanted on six counts of breaking and entering an automobile and one count of disorderly conduct. A 16-year-old juvenile was also arrested on two counts of breaking and entering an automobile and one count of disorderly conduct.
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce notes a Westside rejuvenation as McDonald’s and Wal-Mart spurred retail expansion. Firehouse Subs Ni Hao Buffet Maurice Moonstone Dunkin’ Donuts slated for openings. Walgreens on Richland Avenue planned for fall with grocery section and drive through.
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