Arson probe after vacant house fire in Aiken
An abandoned house at Morgan Street and Edgefield Avenue was destroyed by fire. Fire crews arrived at 10:17 am to find the structure fully engulfed. Capt. Tom Galardi said the fire is suspicious since no electricity was connected and the house has been vacant for eight years. Lack of quorum delays airport action as the Aiken General Aviation Commission reschedules to May 4 at the airport to discuss recommendations and bids on the AWOS weather system.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken
Whiskey Road
Parks and Recreation Department
Smith Hazel Recreation Center
Roger LeDue
Burglary, theft strike multiple Aiken area sites
Police blotter reports two Aiken men busted burglary at Best Western Motel on Richland Avenue after a security guard spotted a man carrying a television at about 3 a.m. Televisions were stolen from three rooms Monday. Other incidents include a car break in at Hopeland Gardens with a purse theft, a stolen car valued at $14,500 from Paradise Homes in North Augusta, a truck in Ridgecrest and Reynolds Pond Road missing with tools and cash inside, a burglary at Weaver Street business with a pried door, radios stolen from Hallman’s Auto, 25 five year old pecan trees uprooted off Silver Bluff Road, a burglary on Edna Street in Belvedere with nothing missing, and a Myrtle Street home burglary with a camera, charger and clothes stolen.
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Best Western
Richland Avenue
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken County
Hallman’s Auto
Columbia Highway
Silver Bluff Road
Edna Street
Belvedere
Myrtle Street
Gloverville
NEW ELLENTON A TOWN MOVED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Local lore notes New Ellenton as unique for being relocated by federal action yet remaining a living town. The claim highlights its historical standing and ongoing community identity, underscoring the town’s continuity despite upheaval.
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Landfill Waste Rules Set by Aiken County Council
Aiken County Council approved an ordinance amendment governing household waste at recycling drop offs. Waste must be in plastic bags, originate in Aiken County, and be generated at personal residences to be accepted. The rules align with the regional Three Rivers landfill opening in July at the Savannah River Site.
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Aiken County
Savannah River
Aiken
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Seniors find tax help in county government week
Aiken County marks County Government Week with a reception for seniors who work in county offices in return for a property tax discount. More than a hundred seniors attend, including retired teacher Cora Wimberly, who praises the county’s tax assistance and notes ongoing homestead exemptions. The six year old program invites residents 60 and older to help with filings and copies, and will resume in July. Other events include an open house at the Animal Shelter, a library internet access ribbon cuttings, Government Day, Mall exhibit, and a county art show through Saturday.
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Aiken County
Aiken Mayor Flags Growth and Low Taxes at 1998 Town Hall
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh highlighted a successful year at the 1998 Town Hall Meeting in the Municipal Center. He cited growth in utilities taxes and fines, a budget rise from 22.5 to over 26 million with only one tax increase in 11 years, and outlined road projects including Pine Log Road expansion and Pine Log to Rutland Drive.
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Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Municipal Center
Cavanaugh
Aiken student named Lander Man of the Year
Jon Driggers a South Aiken High graduate and senior honors student in exercise studies at Lander University is named Man of the Year. As a resident assistant and senator he leads campus groups including Physical Education and Exercise Science Club and Alcohol Awareness Week committee.
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Aiken
Lander
Jon Driggers
South Aiken High
Lander University
Driggers
Student Government Association
Physical Education
Crystal McLaughlin
Carl Wells
Jon
Award-winning WOW retreat launches new Women in Celebration event
Dr. Doris Hammond founded Wise Outrageous Women, WOW, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. WOW earned a Make a Difference Day award from USA Weekend, funding a Camp Long retreat for 140 women. Due to success the daylong program returns with an optional overnight at Camp Long, titled Women in Celebration.
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Hammond
Wise
WOW
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
USA Weekend
Camp Long
Weekend retreat aims to help families and individuals
A sponsored weekend retreat organized by the Mental Health Association WOW and Aiken Regional Medical Centers with the Aiken Junior Woman's Club as a contributor runs Saturday May 2 to Sunday May 3. Registration is 20 dollars for a day and 40 dollars for an overnight. Workshops cover families finances health legal issues parenting and grief with recreational activities such as canoeing hiking exercise line dancing tai chi and crafts. Contact Lynn Montgomery at 619-9243 for more information.
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Mental Health Association
WOW
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Junior Woman’s Club
Lynn Montgomery
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