Aiken man indicted on five federal drug counts
David Settles, 62, of Aiken, indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts of distributing crack cocaine for offenses alleged in July and August 1997. He faces up to 40 years in prison and a $4 million fine if convicted. Aiken GOP to hear Tanksley on religious issues Sept 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Council building on Richland Avenue.
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Aiken
David Settles
Columbia
Settles
GOP
Charles Tanksley
Aiken County
Republican Party
Diane Giddings
Tanksley
Cobb County
Aiken County Council
Richland Avenue
Aiken Police Blotter Details Home Fire Burglary and Theft
Early Saturday two men argued at a York Street home in Aiken. The homeowner found a burned kitchen, overturned items and later smoke from the house. Jewelry clothes and shoes were stolen. A wallet containing $2000 and cards was reported missing after a motor cycle ride near Richland Avenue. A Budget Rental Car Nissan was broken into at Holiday Inn Express with the window damaged and valuables taken. A blue Murray bike was stolen from outside Shoney's on Whiskey Road.
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York Street
Aiken
Richland Avenue
Whiskey Road
Diana bear Beanie Baby donated to SPCA Thrift Store
The SPCA Thrift Store on Park Avenue received a rare Diana bear Beanie Baby donation now available for bidding. Interested buyers should contact the store to place bids.
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Spca Thrift
Park Avenue
Roundup shares Southern sun and sausage at Westinghouse site
About 200 people attended the second annual Site Utilities Depart ment roundup at the ORA Site with retirees and current workers. Families enjoyed barbecue, fishing, horseshoes, bingo, dunking booth, softball, skeet shooting and prize drawings despite near 100 degree heat.
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Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Site Utilities Department
ORA
Power Department
Utilities Department
Carolina Bar-B-Que
Geraldyne Bradham
James
Morgan Heath
Kevin
Maria Heath
Magen
Rhonda Whitley
Gospel Fest to Feature Talented Field
The Fifth Annual Gospel Fest on Oct 3 at Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds runs 10 am to 9 pm with a community worship service Oct 1 at 7 pm at New Covenant Praise Church. Guests include gospel duo Bob and Jeanne Johnson who share their decades of work including Dove Award recognition and TV hosting. Calls for youth Bible Quiz participation and choir entries list several contact numbers for registration and booth apps.
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Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds
New ‘Covenant Praise Church
Bob
Jeanne Johnson
Gethsemane
Sonja
Speers
Johnson
Inspiratonal
Johnsons
Charlotte
Mellor leads Thoroughbred Country tourism with strong credentials
Mary Ann Mellor, new tourism director for Thoroughbred Country, brings a background in business and regional tourism promotion. She aims to attract visitors across Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties, collaborating with the National Heritage Corridor on events like Corn Picking Day in Blackville.
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Mellor
Mary Ann Mellor
New York
Ms. Mellor
Thoroughbred Country
Mohawk Valley Community College
Southeast Tourism Society
Aiken County
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Department For
Aiken
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
National Heritage Corridor
Blackville
Scott Webster
Assumption haunts dog owner after court ordered death of Max
A correction reveals Max the dalmatian was loved and not neglected as previously claimed. Amy Wilson, owner, says Max was aggressive from eight weeks and bit people and a baby despite attempts to train. He was given to Pansy Jones to find a home, but continued biting, leading to the court order and euthanization.
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Max
Amy Wilson
Amy
Pansy Jones
Pansy
Carl Langley’s Misfortune Prompts Reflective Writing
The note references Carl Langley and a contemplation of his misfortune, noting a continuation on page 7. The fragment hints at personal reflection and a plan to revisit Langley’s situation in the article series.
Ward poised to become Ridge Spring Monetta principal
William J. Ward, currently Schofield Middle School assistant principal, is recommended by Dr. Linda Eldridge for Ridge Spring Monetta High principal. The school board votes September 8. Ward, a 1971 1974 Aiken High teaching graduate with USC degrees, has held roles at Kennedy Middle Paul Knox Midland Valley St Johns Darlington and Aiken High. He is married to Ann Ward with three children.
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William J. Ward
Schofield Middle
Ridge Spring- Monetta
Linda Eldridge
Kennedy Middle
Paul Knox Middle
Midland Valley High
St. John’s High
Darlington
Aiken High
University of South Carolina
Ann Ward
St. Mary Help of Christians School
Ward
Clarence Jackson
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Amanda Willis
Ginny Southwor
Kings and Queens
Bob and
Jeannie Johnson
Shered
Carl Langley
Langley
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