Murder suspect arrested after standoff in Aiken County
The third suspect in the murder of 70 year old cab driver Robert Hightower was arrested after a standoff. Marcus Allen Turner 20 of Warrenville was taken into custody Wednesday morning. Rakim Barton 19 and David Jerome Jacobs Jr. 24 are also charged with murder and related crimes. Hightower died May 19 from injuries after being assaulted on Huber Clay Road March 29. Coroner ruled the death a homicide. Call tips to the sheriff or Crime Stoppers.
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Turner
Robert Hightower
Huber Clay Road
Tion
Hightower
Augusta
Aiken district to dedicate Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
The Aiken County Public School District will dedicate the new Leavelle McCampbell Middle School in Graniteville on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 1120 Weldon Way with an open house from noon to 3 p.m. The restored building preserves historical lanterns from the 1921 canal street site and opens August 23 for students and staff. The project funded by a 1 percent sales tax approved in 2014 covers five district schools.
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Leavelle McCampbell
Graniteville
Weldon Way
Bettis Academy Road
Canal Street
Aiken High School
North Augusta High School
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Lottery draws for South Carolina and Georgia
Report lists midday and evening results for South Carolina Pick 3 and Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, and Power Up, plus Georgia Cash 3 and Cash 4, and Five. Numbers shown include Pick 3 midday 1 2 7 and evening 9 5 7, Pick 4 midday 3 3 0 4 and evening 8 6 6 6, Palmetto Cash 5 2 16 22 23 44, Power Up 2, Georgia Cash 3 midday 7 1 2, Cash 4 midday 5 7 2 0, Five midday 6 2 8 0 9, Cash 3 evening 1 9 5, Cash 4 evening 1 4 1 7, Five evening 1 9 3 1 8.
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Lottery numbers posted for Tuesday night draw
Cash 3 numbers 3 6 9. Cash 4 numbers 5 3 7 9. Fantasy 5 7 11 13 18 27. Mega Millions 20 22 52 57 73 with Megaball 7 and Megaplier 5. Call 803-648-2311.
Fit4School event offers free health screenings and supplies
The seventh annual Fit4School event in Aiken County runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Family YMCA of Aiken County in Graniteville. Free health eye and hearing screenings, plus school supplies and haircuts, are available for kids with school aged students receiving the supplies.
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Aiken County
Family Ymca
Chloe Outlaw
Alison South
YMCA
Trolley Line Road
Graniteville
Fit4schoolsc.com
Aiken PRT Hosts Back to School Splash Bash and Supplies Giveaway
Aiken PRT plans a free swim and school supplies giveaway on Saturday August 12 at the Aiken County Recreation Center and Smith Hazel Pool. The events run 10 am to 2 pm with free bookbags for the first 30 children, admission at the pool, and sponsor support from Serenity Charity Club Inc Horse Creek Masonic Lodge and Valley Fair Baptist Church. Call 803-663-6142 or 803-293-7851 for sponsorship or details.
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Aiken County
Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville
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Serenity Charity Club Inc
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Horse Creek Masonic Lodge
Valley Fair Baptist Church
Smith-Hazel Pool
Kershaw St. N.E
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