Killian receives state peers’ top public management honor
Aiken County administrator Clay Killian, in office since 2001, was awarded the Palmetto Public Management Award by the South Carolina City and County Management Association during its June 26 Hilton Head meeting. Peers and officials praised his leadership and contributions to local government.
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Arnold Gallery to close after eight years in Aiken
The Arnold Gallery will close its doors on August 28 after eight years in downtown Aiken. Founders Trish Arnold and Wilfred Steele cite health concerns and the burden of running two galleries as reasons for ending the venture. They praise Aiken’s support and reflect on the gallery’s role in promoting original art.
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DEA Agent Highlights Aiken Drug Problem and Prices
Mike Marbert of the Drug Enforcement Administration told Sunrise Rotary that Aiken faces a sizable drug problem with lost revenue from drug sales. He cited prices: marijuana about the same as gold at $400 an ounce, crack cocaine around $1,000, meth $1,700, heroin $5,000, and noted DEA offices in 57 countries combating heroin flows financing terrorism.
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Re sale store aids donors and Habitat fund raising
The Aiken County Habitat For Humanity re sale store accepts donations to raise funds for building houses. Manager Henry Krippner says volunteers number about 25 and the store sells used items at under half their retail value. Donations can be picked up Wednesday Friday and Friday. hours are 10 AM to 4 PM midweek and 10 AM to 1 PM Saturday at 1026 Park Ave across from Family Bowl. Call Lisa at 642 9295 for pickup.
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Police Blotter Reports Multiple Local Theft Incidents
A golf cart worth 2000 was recovered in a Bath wooded area. Burglary at Fields Drive yielded about 600 in audio gear missing. A counterfeit 100 bill passed at Wagoner Road store. A 1995 Lexus worth 7000 stolen from Bluff Landing Road. keys left inside. Gas drive off at Whiskey Road. 16 value. Vehicle stolen at Goods Springs Road. 600 value. Tools worth 200 stolen at Edisto Drive Belvedere. Aiken man arrested for resisting police pursuit and traffic offenses. later found with narcotics and a trafficking warrant. Additional incident at Whiskey Road.
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Storks and Corks event supports endangered wood stork work
SCWF and Audubon South Carolina host Storks and Corks in Jackson on Aug 14 at 6 p.m. at Silver Bluff Audubon Center. Attendees view endangered wood storks then visit Valentine-Sagefield Winery with muscadine wines. Proceeds benefit the two organizations. $20 per person includes viewing and tastings. reservations required at (803) 256-0670.
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Growing concern over childhood obesity in the community
Local health coverage notes rising youth obesity and calls for parental action. The piece questions strategies parents can use to curb the trend and protect child health.
Aikens Selects Decisiveness as August Trait
The monthly character focus for August highlights Decisiveness as the key trait for Aiken. Community members are encouraged to reflect on prompt choices and firm actions in daily life.
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