Powderhouse Road near miss prompts public calls for action
A reader thanks the paper for reporting a near collision between a heavy truck and a stopped school bus on Powderhouse Road. The incident left 300 feet of skid marks and prompted calls from truck drivers and residents to address ongoing safety concerns. The note urges continued public input until the danger is corrected.
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Box Turtles Cross Nearby Roads Warns Drivers In Aiken
Aiken residents report box turtles moving onto roadways and request drivers avoid them or pull over to save them. Call the Talkback line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief comments.
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Corrections issued for weekend events and worship time
The Aiken Standard corrects an email address for Crackemeck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve information and adjusts Mt. Moriah Baptist Church service time to 8 a.m. on Sunday. Readers are asked to report errors to Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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12 year old charged with animal cruelty in Aiken case
Aiken Public Safety booked a 12 year old on seven counts after a calico kitten died following abuse during an incident on Aldrich Street. Police say the juvenile and others harmed four-week old kittens and attempted to feed unhatched bird eggs to them, with one kitten later killed by a dog and another dying after being harmed by a stick. The boy was released to his mother after booking.
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Hitchcock Healthcare Auction Draws Crowd at Pink Themed Event
The 19th annual Hitchcock Healthcare Auction and Dinner Party at Rye Patch featured pink flamingos a pink tractor and a pink poodle named Nigel. Proceeds support children s therapy services with executives noting the event is a major fundraiser expected to raise around 90 000 and to fund equipment and charitable care for pediatric patients.
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Publication notice and subscription details for Aiken Standard
The notice lists contact details, publisher information, and subscription rates for the Aiken Standard. It includes mailing address, phone numbers, and varied Sunday through weekly delivery options. It also notes delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers across 2006.
City of Character April draws show multiple lottery results
Aiken reports Friday lottery numbers across games including Pick 3 Midday 0 1 0 and Evening 9 4 2, Pick 4 Midday 2 7 3 4 and Evening 5 9 2 9, Carolina Five 32 23 38 10 1 with multiplier 3, Cash 3 and Cash 4 results, Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions with Mega Ball 12.
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Underage alcohol sting nabbed clerks at three Aiken stores
Investigators cited three clerks Shannon Engel Glorius Thomas and Tiffany Weaver all 18 to 19 for selling alcohol to a minor during a Thursday sting. Clerks face 275 dollar fines and 90 day license suspensions. Stores include BP York Street Rutland Drive Smokers Express Banks Mill East Pine Log and Exxon Powerhouse East Pine Log.
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Cutler Court
Aiken
Glorius S. Thomas
Abbeville Avenue
Tiffany Weaver
East Pine Log Road
Marty Sawyer
York Street
Rutland Drive
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Edgefield School Bus Involved in Morning Crash
A wreck on Highway 25 near Williams Road in Edgefield County involved a school bus at 7 10 a m. Ten students were aboard. two were taken to the Medical College of Georgia and a third to Edgefield County Hospital for observation. The driver was not injured.
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Aiken County Couple Charged with Child Cruelty
An Aiken County couple Thomas R. Kirkland and Debra L. Kirkland face cruelty to a child charges after an April first heated altercation. Crystal Crumpton is charged with unlawful neglect of a child for cocaine use during pregnancy. The child was born April 16. Aiken Middle School hosts a May meeting at 4:30 p.m. to discuss its principal vacancy. a staff meeting is set for 3:30 p.m. Principal Dr. Randy Stowe starts July 1.
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Crystal Crumpton
Old Barnwell Road
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Full Gospel Revival Opens Monday in Langley
A full gospel tent revival begins Monday and runs nightly through May 10 at 7 30 p m. at the Highway 421 tent beside the Langley Post Office. Sponsored by the Full Gospel Redemption Center.
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May Events Highlight Strawberry Festival and More
The Living on the Go section previews events in May including the Strawberry Festival racing lobsters kids on tricycles and bluegrass performances. It invites readers to explore the month’s activity in the Sunday issue.
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