Alleged shooter charged in Aiken murder case
Sammie L. Smith 33 was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill and unlawful possession of a handgun in the Aug 12 shooting outside a T S Drive mobile home that left 16 year old James Collins dead. Jordan surrendered. Council remains at large. Smith posted a 10000 bond and faces ongoing investigations with deputies seeking Council. Tips to the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers may yield a cash reward.
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Public safety warns on gangs presence in Aiken County
Aiken Department of Public Safety Detective Chris Medlin told Aiken Sunrise Rotary that gangs exist across Aiken County including rural areas. He cited youths as young as eight joining gangs, influenced by media, with examples like pitchfork and dog paw tattoos. He described national gangs Folk Nation and Bloods operating with varying organization and urged reporting signs of gang activity to authorities.
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Car wash fundraiser supports Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Volunteers at Cumberland Village hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday with a $10 donation, proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. AutoZone donated supplies. event kicks off prewalk activities ahead of the Sept 19 walk at H Odell Weeks.
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Tony n Tina s Wedding returns to Aiken Center for the Arts
The event brings back the interactive improv wedding play with Mark Nassar directing New York actors and local talent September 16 to 20 at the ACA and Newberry Hall Proceeds benefit USC Aiken Theatre Ambassadors and the ACA Tickets 65 to 85 and table for eight are available Call 641 9094 for reservations and details
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Fall Co ed Church League Softball Registration Opens
Registration runs through September for the Fall Co ed Church League Softball season starting October 5. Cost is $300 per church team. A mandatory coaches meeting is set for September 28 at 6 30 p m. For details call Diane at 5934698.
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