First day at Aiken Elementary draws smiles and nerves
Mikyan Harling starts kindergarten at Aiken Elementary with his mother Tabitha Marshall noting his joy at going to school alone. About 24 000 students begin the year in Aiken County while Rebecca Koelker begins as the new principal after 11 years at Greendale. Principal Earl Ishman at Jackson Middle School outlines a strong plan focusing on student exposure and progress.
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Aiken Elementary
Mikyan Harling
Tabitha Marshall
Mikyan
Marshall
Aiken County
Rebecca Koelker
Aiken
Greendale
New Ellenton
Koelker
Jackson Middle School
Earl Ishman
Back To School Photos Call For Submissions
Aiken Standard invites readers to share first day of school pictures via Facebook and email for publication on pages 8A and 9A. Submit captions and use the tag Back To School Photos.
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School spirit and playoff hopes at valley high schools
Midland Valley High School aims for strong seasons with multiple coaches and playoff runs. Students at South Aiken High School seek success on and off the field with friends. Chukker Creek Elementary hopeful for a great year as 2A and 3A students look ahead.
Area Deaths Names Listed in South Carolina Notices
Obituary listing for multiple individuals including Andrew Trapp of Williston Cynthia McLeod and Linda Aiken Mills of Aiken Robert Charles Nicosia of Aiken Serena Corley Jones of Aiken Frances Hall Gardner of Candler NC.
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Andrew Trapp
Williston
Cynthia McLeod
Aiken
Linda Aiken Mills
Robert Charles Nicosia
Serena Corley Jones
Frances Hall Gardner, Candler
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Mother charged in attempted murder in North Augusta
Eva A. Stephens, 44, of Audubon Circle, North Augusta, faces an attempted murder charge after an altercation with her 15 year old son. Officers say she was intoxicated when arrested around 9 30 p m after the teen called 911. The son reported a gunshot and that his mother lunged at him with a pistol.
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North Augusta
Eva A. Stephens
Audubon Circle
North Augusta man gets 20-year federal sentence in drug murder case
Vincent Manning 35 of North Augusta pleaded guilty in Columbia to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute cocaine crack cocaine and marijuana in the November 2009 shooting death of Paul Lirley 35 a North Augusta resident. Lirley was found dead beside his vehicle after a failed marijuana deal. Robert Smith 20 was later sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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North Augusta
Vincent
U.S
J.D. Rowell
Manning
Lirley
Robert Smith
Baker wins Bi-Lo gift card in daily giveaway
Ron Baker is the second winner of the Bi-Lo Gift Card Giveaway. He will receive a $100 Bi-Lo gift card and is among daily winners contacted by email through August 22. Sign up at deals.aikensavvyshopper.com for a chance to win.
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Ron Baker
Baker
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Breydon Anderson
Caelin Barfield
Alvin Hansen
Amber
Left
Chelsea
Ovil
Lard
Tabitha
Marshal
Midland Valley High School
South Aiken
Chukker Creek
Alex Allen
Morgan Smith
Thomas Hang
South Aikien High School
Raina Comar
Stephens
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Southlawn Cemetery
Aikens Premier Cemetery
Whiskey Road
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