Downtown Labor Day Sidewalk Sale in Aiken Bargains Sprout
Downtown Aiken hosts a Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale from Thursday to Saturday. Thirty participating shops offer spring and summer inventory at deep discounts to clear space for fall lines. Sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association, the event runs with regular business hours and draws bargain seekers to downtown.
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Georgia man arrested after trespass and resisting arrest
Aiken County officers arrested 28 year old Ron Williams of Ellenwood on criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he was found on the Crosland Apartments property. Williams had been ordered off the premises earlier and resisted when deputies attempted to cuff him.
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Pastor of Grace Brethren Church named National Pastor of the Year
The Rev Dr Steve Taylor of Grace Brethren Church Aiken was honored July 30 in Tampa as National Pastor of the Year by the National Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches for 28 years of service. He led a debt free church that donates 40 to 50 percent of offerings to missions.
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Stolen Tools and Damaged Property Reported Across Local Sites
A construction site on University Parkway lost an estimated 3800 in tools between Saturday and Monday. Citizens Park saw 8400 in breakage at a ticket booth during the weekend. A 1990 Nissan pickup on Varden Drive sustained 75 in damage Monday. Four women shoplifted about 30 in children's clothing at a Silver Bluff Road store. one faces a fifth offense for shoplifting. A fast food worker on York Avenue pocketed change from a customer’s 20. the man got his money back. Lawn equipment worth about 1750 was stolen from a children's center on Beaufort Street. A car on Beaufort Street suffered damage in an apparent break-in attempt. Two men fled in a 1990 Ford Ranger after stealing merchandise from Bi-Lo on York Street. the car is owned by a Columbia man. A Riviera Road resident reported a stolen state flag valued at 35. A bike left at the public library disappeared. a silver Magna BMX bike worth 110. An altercation at the Waffle House on Richland led to one arrest for gross intoxication. Two people on Kershaw Street were charged with marijuana possession. Three narcotics agents arrested on Bradley Lane found cocaine and crack cocaine in a trash can. Sears alerted a customer about 700 charged to her store card since August 18. the card’s owner said she did not know it was stolen. A theft at Radiance Drive reported 230 in clothes stolen and 20 in window damage.
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First Steps director resigns for new post in district
Peggy Wertz resigns as director of the Aiken County First Steps program to join the Aiken County School District grants management unit returning to her former role as principal at North Aiken Elementary. State cuts reduced First Steps funding by more than half, prompting the leadership change. Wertz will stay as consultant while a new leadership is formed. Mary Ella Brown and Rosa Ishmal join as school based coordinators to strengthen instructional improvement with Title 1 and Act 135 funds targeting Ridge Spring Monetta.
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USC Aiken to break ground on new resident housing facility
USC Aiken will host a ground breaking ceremony for a new resident housing facility today at 3 p.m. behind Pacer Downs. Speakers include Chancellor Tom Hallman, Tim Simmons, and Steve Miano. The project adds 308 beds, addressing a waiting list and students seeking housing.
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Mars View Tonight At Star Party In Augusta
Viewers can observe Mars after sunset as it reaches a close approach unseen in 50,000 years. The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts an 8 p.m. Star Party with the main telescope and smaller scopes from the Augusta Astronomy Club, plus planetarium shows at 8 9 and 10 p.m. Tickets cost 5 dollars adults 4 seniors and 3 students K-12.
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Lunch Bunch Walkers at Gregg Park Meet Weekend
A group naming themselves the Lunch Bunch gathers at Gregg Park for a Saturday stroll. The notice mentions vanity plates becoming available in South Carolina varieties.
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City of Character Aiken Month Theme Determination
Aiken unveils its August City of Character theme Determination highlighting residents to embody perseverance and resolve in daily civic life.
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Lottery results and drawn numbers for Tuesday
Tuesday lottery numbers list draws for Pick 3 Midday 5 0 7 and Evening 2 7 5. Pick 4 Midday 3 3 7 0 and Evening 9 8 0 4. Carolina 5 36 19 10 9 18, Cash 3 Midday 1 2 3, Evening 7 6 1. Cash 4 Midday 7 9 9 3, Evening 4 8 2 7. Fantasy 5 4 12 14 25 27. Change Game 6 6 1 8 T, E 8 9 5 7 V, V 0 2 0 9 P. Mega Millions 9 28 42 44 49 Ball 47.
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Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and Delivery Hours
Aiken Standard details publisher contact Scott B. Hunter at 648-2311 extension 203 and provides office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. It lists mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and delivery problem line 649 5315 with weekend hours.
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