Parents urged to let grown children make their own way
A reader from the CSRA criticizes bottle recycling programs and traffic ordinances in Aiken County. They argue bottles are not the core issue, but litter from fast food and debris. dispute the traffic plan as watered down and lacking study. question school funding and fees while praising Midland Valley Preparatory School.
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CSRA
Aiken
North
Aiken County
Two Augusta Men Arrested After Two State Police Chase
Corey Dunn and Christopher D. Smith, both of Augusta, were charged with attempted armed robbery after a two state pursuit ended in Augusta. Deputies chased a stolen 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass from North Augusta into Augusta Broad Street. two suspects fled and were captured. Remaining two suspects at large are sought by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
Corey Dunn
Twigg Street
Augusta
Christopher D. Smith
10Th Street
Rob
Hephzibah
Palmetto Avenue
Michael Frank
Frank
S.C. Highway 25
Knox Avenue
Old Edgefield Road
Martintown Road
U.S. Highway 1
Broad Street
9Th
Broad Streets
Richmond County
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class teaches leverage over strength at H O Weeks Center
Troy McClain offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training from self defense focus at the H O Weeks Center in Aiken. He emphasizes using body weight and leverage to end fights quickly with joint locks or chokes and says the sport suits all ages 12 to 40 and various physical levels. Classes meet eight times monthly, cost 45 dollars, call 803-646-1346 for details.
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Troy McClain
H.O. Weeks Center
McClain
Aiken
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken County Democratic Women's Club Formed
About 40 women gathered at Lloyd Kennedy Charter School in Aiken for the first meeting. They elected officers, pledged to register voters before the October deadline, and voiced support for Kerry and Democratic gains. Meetings are planned for the second Thursday each month at 7 p.m. with a tentative location in Richland Avenue council chambers. Membership costs ten dollars.
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Lloyd Kennedy Charter School
Beaufort Street
Aiken
Gayl Hoel
Aiken County
Democratic Women’s Club
Bush
Bunni Crawford
Marsy McFerren
Kerry
Gwendolyn Conner
Marion Janis
Gay] Hoel
Sandy Hochel
Gloria Pierce
Clydean Coop
Richland Avenue
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Women’s Club
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
Aikenstandard.com
Blood donor Jerome Morris awarded for 22 gallons given
Jerome Morris, 80, was honored for his 22nd gallon donated to the American Red Cross. A CIA veteran, he began donating in 1952 in Germany and has since given blood worldwide, driving Red Cross blood deliveries in several states after retirement, and aims for 28 gallons.
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Jerome Morris
American Red Cross
Morris
CIA
Germany
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
Berlin
Seventh-Day Adventists Church
Washington
Red Cross
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Aiken
Red Cross Blood Center
Bull Street
Columbia
Carolyn Miller
The
First-Grade Start Eases Jitters at Merriwether Elementary
On the first day back at Merriwether Elementary School Patty Gibbs reports one homesick student. She read First Day Jitters to reassure pupils that nerves are normal. Principal Gene Huiet notes smooth arrivals and staff guiding families as the midweek start helps complete preliminary paperwork and settle students.
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Patty Gibbs
Merriwether Elementary School
Gibbs
Sarah
Gene Huiet
Huiet
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