District 53 voting place in limbo pending DOJ approval
Aiken District 53 may move Precinct 53 from Chukker Creek Elementary to South Aiken Church of God on Whiskey Road if the Justice Department approves. School officials cited safety and traffic concerns and urged relocation, while some council members warned of voter disenfranchisement. Johnson said the decision rests with the Aiken Election Commission.
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Richard Johnson
Aiken Election Commission
Chukker Creek
South Aiken
Caver
Johnson
Dick Smith
Dick Dewar
Beverly Clyburn
Kevin Kingery
Justice Department
April Bailey
abailey@aikenstandard.com
Habitat project expands reach as family receives dream home
Deborah McDonald, a stroke survivor in Aiken County, joins Habitat for Humanity in the 74th home build. The project, co-sponsored by Holly Shoaf-O’Kula and First Presbyterian Church, draws support from Shaw Arena Max Services, Baker Concrete, Rotary Club of Aiken and First Baptist Church of Aiken. The home site, bought from McDonald’s grandmother, marks an expansion beyond Montmorenci with construction slated to pour the slab Saturday.
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Holly Shoaf-O’ Kula
First Presbyterian Church
Habitat For Humanity
Deborah McDonald
McDonald
Shoaf O’ Kula
Jamie Piazza
New York
Aiken County
Gloverville
Augusta
Rob Novit
Lou Troendle
Baker Concrete
Habitat
Richard Church
Suspected thief nabbed by police in Aiken
An Aiken man Willie M Franklin 20 is in police custody on three counts of breaking and entering an automobile and one count of disorderly conduct. He was spotted by an investigator and arrested after a brief foot chase. Earlier this month Rodrequiz Jackson 17 was detained and another teen taken into custody. Police urge residents to remove valuables from cars.
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Aiken
Willie M. Franklin
Stone Drive
David Turno
Aiken Public Safety
Franklin
Wendell Hall
Hall
Rodrequiz Jackson
Newberry Street
Adriea Hag
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
St Gerard Thrift Shop Sale Upcoming in Aiken
St Gerard Church at 640 Edrie St in Aiken hosts a thrift shop sale Saturday May 2 from 8 am to noon. Proceeds fund programs for the needy and donations of merchandise and money are appreciated.
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St. Gerard Church
Edrie St
Aiken
Godspell to free shows in Aiken at St Johns Under the Steeple
The free musical Godspell will be staged Thursday Friday and Saturday at 7 p m by St John s United Methodist Church Under the Steeple series in Aiken with director Jennifer Cudworth and cast members returning from a 2001 production. The show uses parables from Matthew set in modern times and aims to offer uplifting community entertainment. Cast member Heather Yeh notes the timing mirrors post 9 11 demand for such experiences. For details contact Rachel Johnson at ijohnson aikenstandard.com.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
Jennifer Cudworth
Stephen Schwartz
John-Michael Tebelak
Ations
Cudworth
Heather Yeh
Yeh
Rachel Johnson
Ijohnson
Aikenstandard.com
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Michael Hertzberg
Wade Brodie
Tom Hailman
Karen Daily
Godspell
Shawn Maratea
Taylor Rodgers
Julie Davis
Lauren Norton
Lizzie Mahoney
St. John's United Methodist Church
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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