Woman Rescued After Jump From 13th Street Bridge
North Augusta responders rushed to the Savannah River after a white female jumped from the 13th Street bridge. NADPS director Lee Wetherington, officers Kevin Wren and Abel Rodriguez entered the water to aid, pulling her to safety about 500 yards downstream. She suffered a possible arm injury and was taken to University Hospital.
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North Augusta
River Club
NADPS
Lee Wetherington
Savannah River
Kevin Wren
Richmond County
Abel Rodriguez
Wetherington
Metro Emergency Medical Services
University Hospital
Harry Fuller
Fullers
Augusta
Public Safety Department
Fuller
Phyllis Britt
13Th Street
Rural Development shows path to homeownership for low income
About 40 residents in Jackson heard how USDA Rural Development helps low income families buy homes in rural areas with subsidies that can reduce monthly payments. Participants must sign a 33 year mortgage and may repay subsidies if they move, sell, or refinance before the loan ends.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Agency
Jackson Municipal Complex
Dallas Stephens
Aiken
Jennifer Fishburne
Jeremy Schoolfield
Barrett frames nuclear power as path to energy independence
Rep. Gresham Barrett tells a Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness meeting that nuclear power is the nation's future and he acts as a self described head cheerleader. He cites proximity to Duke Power reactors in Oconee County and the Savannah River Site as basis for his bias. Barrett discusses MPF facility and SRS missions as he promotes nuclear triggers for the arsenal and urges support from regional leaders.
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North Augusta
Gresham Barrett
America
Duke Power
Oconee County
Savannah River
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Barrett
South Carolina
Georgia
Aiken
SRS
MPF
SAS
U.S. Department of Energy
United States
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Aiken Training Track Wins Approval for Privacy Fence
The Aiken Historic Preservation Commission approved a six foot privacy fence plan for 660 feet along the northeast section of the Two Notch Road track. The two year deadline allows builders to erect the stockade fence to shield horses in training from nearby activity.
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Aiken
Two Notch Road
Training Track Association
Mike Freeman
Bruce Duchossois
Duchossois
Gene Tucker
Ing
Rhett Riviere
Commission
Charleston
Tucker
McDonald Law
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Police blotter highlights several arrests and incidents
Officers responded to a Pine Log Road complex regarding a suspicious person and found two individuals in the lot. One had a suspended license, the other faced two active warrants and marijuana possession. A caller pretended to be with consumer affairs seeking bank details. Four minors were found with alcohol at Poplar Place and one with marijuana. An Aiken man admitted to heavy drinking and prescription depressants and faced DUI charges after a Hwy 421 Pine Street stop. A pursuit ended with a foot chase on Powell Street. the driver faces multiple charges. A rest area incident damaged a worker’s vehicle over $300.
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Pine Log Road
Aiken Cou Sheriff's
Aiken
Pine Street
Aiken County Detention Center
Graniteville
Powell Street
Seas Trunk Court
Golf savvy Matt Hendrix leads State Amateur field in Greenville
Retired polygraph specialist discusses long career and insight into detecting truth as Matt Hendrix and five other locals begin play in the South Carolina State Amateur in Greenville. The piece ties in local sports and Friday television features from the Wild Turkey Federation.
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Matt Hendrix
Greenville
City of Character Aiken August theme Determination
The city highlights Determination as its character trait for August guiding local initiatives. Officials encourage residents to demonstrate perseverance in community projects and civic engagement during the month.
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Aiken
Wednesday Winning Numbers Report Carolina
Wednesday numbers show Pick 3 Midday 8 2 0 and Pick 3 Evening 8 8 0. Pick 4 Midday 8 3 8 6 and Pick 4 Evening 4 4 7 9. Carolina draws listed with results.
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Carolina
Georgia Lottery Draw Totals Aired
Midday Cash 3 numbers were 2 7 5 and evening 6 6 6. Cash 4 midday 2 1 1 4 and evening X. Fantasy 5 numbers withheld. Change Game entries listed. Mega Millions numbers 34 7 44 32 38 with Mega Ball 49.
Aiken Standard Office Hours and Delivery Notice
The notice lists office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides contact details for Scott B. Hunter at 648-2311 extension 203. It also outlines subscription rates, EzPay options, delivery expectations, and a call-in issue line 649-5315 with hours for weekend deliveries.
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Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aikenstandard
Aiken Standard
Aiker Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
P.O
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Fishburne
Aiken Rural Development Office
Jschoolfield
Lawmaker
Citizens For Nuclear
Philip Lord Senior
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Stance
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Poplar Place
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Wild Turkey Federation
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Green Bay Packers
Georgia Lottery
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