Clemson Club launches membership drive in Aiken
The Aiken County Clemson Club hosts a membership drive drop in Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Staples Shopping Center Pine Log Road Aiken. Refreshments and face painting available. Call 663 9781 or 648 7817 for details. Advisers for Area Four meet today at 7 30 p.m. in the area office 2243 Old 96 Indian Trail to discuss student appeals. Primary cheerleader sign ups begin Monday 5 7 p.m. at J D Lever Elementary School with contact 648 2854.
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J.D. Lever
Aiken County sheriff blotter reports multiple thefts and DUI arrest
An intoxicated Florida resident arrested for DUI after a deputy saw a truck on Richland Avenue. Other incidents include a $116 cash loss at McDonalds on Frontage Road, a stolen portable CD player on Greystone Drive, a rock damaged truck windshield from an overpass, a burglary on Atomic Road with three rifles stolen, an auto break in at Midland Valley Shopping Center with a gun and two pill bottles taken, thefts of two cars on Shealy Drive and Bleachery Street, computer parts theft at the Aiken County Career Center, and stolen outgoing checks from Trail Wood Street. Updated August 20 1998.
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Sharon Cason wins AMBUCS drawing for Braves tickets
Sharon Cason of Aiken won the AMBUCS drawing granting four Braves tickets and one night hotel in Atlanta on September 11. Proceeds from the drawing will fund scholarships for young people with disabilities, supporting AMBUCS mission and local business club goals.
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Aiken
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Braves
Atlanta
Lawmen in line for funds to fight juvenile crime in SC
South Carolina will receive a 3.4 million federal grant to be shared by local law enforcement, with at least 75 percent going to agencies. Funds support 12 areas including juvenile detention facilities, training, prosecution, drug and gang programs, technology, and school safety measures. Agencies must submit a coordinated plan to reduce juvenile crime to be eligible.
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Ernest F
Fritz) Hollings
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South Carolina
U.S. Department of Justice
Bargains at Wags to Riches Thrift Shop in Aiken
The Wags to Riches Thrift Shop at 220 Park Ave SE, Aiken, offers varied items from high tech treadmills to autographed art prints and pristine furniture. Proceeds aid the Aiken Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. hours are Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to p.m. Donations and volunteer requests are welcome, with contact numbers 642-5245 and 648-6863.
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Wags To Riches Thrift Shop
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Aiken
Veterans Park near goal in final brick fund drive
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park on Richland Avenue East nears completion with engraving of over 1,300 bricks and a $25,000 centerpiece fountain. August 31 is deadline to buy bricks. coalition seeks about 100 more and warns only brick laying will occur if $10,000 is not raised. Donors urged to verify names. list to run August 23 in the Aiken Standard. Contact Ed Hammons at 649-4019 or banks for forms.
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United Way emphasizes role in county projects and volunteers
Graniteville luncheon speaker Carol McCormack outlined United Way of Aiken County's purpose and impact. She highlighted 80 member board governance, volunteer driven policy, and Project VISION aiming for 1,000 volunteers on September 18 to build ramps, repair homes, and support 26 health and human service agencies. Contact 648-8331 to volunteer.
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Graniteville
Carol McCormack
United Way
Aiken County
Midland Valley Country Club
Aiken Area Council On Aging
Aiken Center For Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Children’s Place
Habitat For Humanity
Project Vision
Edisto River Canoe Tour At Aiken State Park
Outdoor enthusiasts can join a two day canoeing experience on the Edisto River at Aiken State Park. October and November plans include nature walks, star viewing with a telescope, and an owl evening hosted by the Audubon Society. Registration for the Edisto trip is $10 per person per session, with a September 5 deadline.
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Atomic City festival set Sept. 26
The Atomic City Festival will be held September 26 in New Ellenton city park featuring a Native American Grand Entry at 6 p m, pow wow singing dancing displays and raffles. New Ellenton police will issue free ID booklets for children. Firefighters from area counties will compete with up to 10 groups. Crafts food and entertainment fill the event with craft vendor spaces available. For information call Annie Mae Ford or Grace Russell.
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Atomic City Festival Committee
Annie Mae Ford
Grace Russell
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