Long-unsolved 2008 murder haunts Aiken as daughter seeks justice
Lauren Mansfield Wright, daughter of slain teacher Ann Smith, marks two milestones since 2008 while hoping justice arrives. Wright says she believes she knows the killer, but police seek new leads as they continue investigations. Investigators have not cleared her estranged husband or her son.
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Aiken
Lauren Mansfield Wright
Smith
University of South Carolina
Whitney
Wright
Mur
Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Wilson Smith Jr
Wilson Smith III
Haley lauds first 100 days in Aiken
Gov. Nikki Haley receives praise from Sen. Greg Ryberg and Rep. Tom Young for her initial 100 days. They commend her staff, agency heads, and reform focus while Haley emphasizes surrounding herself with capable leaders to move South Carolina forward.
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Aiken
Greg Ryberg
Tom Young
S.C
Nikki Haley
Ryberg
Rotary Club
Haley
Daybreak
Rotary
Chrissa Matthews
Youtube
Nikkihaley
Police shoot and kill pit bull after charging officers
A pit bull charged Public Safety officers injuring none but prompting two officers to fire their duty weapons, killing the animal. The dog's owner Bennett Morris Jr. was cited for failure to restrain inoculate and having a vicious dog. The incident occurred near Union Street after a resident alerted police.
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Bennett Morris Jr
Waterloo Street
Moris
Union Street
David Tump
Tumno
Animal Control
Area Deaths and Funerals Summary for June 7A
Obituaries list several individuals including Mattie Mae Eubanks of Williston Bonnie Lucile James of Dodge and Dick Jones of North Augusta. Also noted are Timothy Mason Smith of Appomattox Virginia Kathryn Keeny Theodosis and Lester O Connor Toole with funeral notices.
City Council votes to keep fluoride in Aiken water
Aiken City Council reviewed fluoridation Monday night and voted to maintain fluoride in the water. Health official Christine Weschusio cited studies showing dental decay reductions, while resident Bill Busser argued against universal dosing due to fluorosis risks and existing fluoride exposure.
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Aiken
Bill Busser
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Gov
Ment of Social Services
Lillian Keller
William Byars
South Carolina
Rob Novit
Daybreak Adult Care Services
Chrissa Matthew
Caroline and Coker Day
Lexington
Chad Matthews
Karen Daily
Mattie Mae Eubanks
Williston
Bonnie Lucile James
Dodge
Dick Jones
North Augusta
Fannie Walden Reese
Timothy Mason Smith
Appomattox, Va
Kathryn Keeny Theodosis
Lester O’connor Toole
Springfield
Abby
City Water
Dick Dewar
Council
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Christine Weschusio
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