Harrell says state grand jury probe into ethics ended
Columbia AP South Carolina House Speaker Bob Harrell said the state grand jury investigation into ethics allegations ended and Attorney General Alan Wilson is off the case. The probe expired June 30 after a hearing on jurisdiction. a July Supreme Court ruling allowed Wilson to proceed, and Harrell claimed no law was violated.
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Harrell Ethics Case Moves to State Grand Jury
The case involving Harrell, Speaker since 2005, is sent to the state grand jury after SLED investigated alleged conflicts of interest and improper use of campaign funds. John Crangle of Common Cause says a solicitor stepping in has same powers as Wilson. Wilson had urged public release of SLED’s report and noted prior concerns by Ashley Landers.
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Upcoming Spooky to be Hungry drive kicks off October
The 22nd It's Spooky to be Hungry food drive starts Wednesday Oct 1 with neighborhood signups. Collection days are Oct 18 for Aiken and Richmond counties and Oct 25 for Columbia County. Register by calling Golden Harvest Food Bank at 706-736-1199 ext 203 or email cjones at golden harvest.org. Aiken County First Steps Executive Committee meets Tue Aug 19 at 4:30 p.m. Call Marcia Nash at 803-663-5604 for info.
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Contractors Sought for Aiken Emergency Repair Program
The City of Aiken seeks qualified contractors in roofing heating plumbing electrical and related trades to participate in the HUD funded Emergency Repair Program. Licenses insurance and a City business license are required with minimum $1,000,000 general liability and Workers Comp. Contact Sabina Craig at 803-642-7606 or visit 245 Dupont Drive Aiken SC 29801. Women and minority businesses are encouraged to participate.
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Langley Bath Clearwater High multi class reunion set
Classes from 1952 to 1980 of Langley Bath Clearwater High School plan a reunion Saturday from 5 p m to midnight at North Augusta Community Center 495 Brookside Ave North Augusta SC. Cost is 40 per person with 400 limit. Reservations by June 15. Send checks to Multi Class LBC Reunion Kathy D New 222 Patricia Drive North Augusta SC 29841. For info call Mem Minter 803-593-0355 or Kathy D New 803-593-9842.
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Aiken County Blotter Reports Multiple Local Incidents
A Langley woman says a burglar took a black handgun from her bedroom. A Beech Island church window was broken and $20 in candy stolen. A North Augusta man reports items taken from a property on Outing Club Road. An Aiken man faces marijuana possession charges during a warrant service. An armed robbery allegedly occurred at Pine Log Road business. A Trenton woman says her son repeatedly assaulted her. the subject had an active arrest warrant and was taken into custody.
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