Aiken Chamber hosts State of the Community luncheon
Four county leaders including Ronnie Young Fred Cavanaugh Beth Everitt and Buzz Rich addressed about 600 business government and civic leaders at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce event. Highlights covered Capital Projects Sales Tax gains new libraries office complex and safety programs plus economic development and education efforts.
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Ronnie Young
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Beth Everitt
Chamber Board
Buzz Rich
Greater Aiken
Jameson
Aikenstandard
Young
North Augusta
New Ellenton
Wagener
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Hitchcock Plaza
Whiskey Road
Citizens Park
Rob Novi
Gas Prices Surge As Isaac Impacts Carolinas Fuel
Gas prices jump across the Carolinas as Isaac disrupts Gulf oil supply. In Aiken fuel averages rise from 3.36 to 3.66 per gallon amid refinery shutdowns and storm impacts. AAA Carolinas notes prices could rise further with the storm lingering and affecting Labor Day travel.
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Carolinas
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South Carolina
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
David E. Parsons
AAA Carolinas
Associated Press
U.S
Isaac
Parsons
Justin Shealy
Man sought for trying to run down deputy
James E. Brockington is sought for failure to stop for blue lights unlawful possession of a pistol possession with intent to distribute marijuana within a half mile of a school He is considered armed and dangerous by Capt Troy Elwell Aiken County Sheriff Office spokesman A deputy attempted to stop a speeding black Saturn near Belvedere Elementary The driver accelerated toward the deputy the deputy fired once but the motorist fled The school was placed in lockdown and the chase ended after about 100 yards The driver and a passenger jumped from the car the passenger was taken into custody Drugs and a firearm were found inside the vehicle An empty gun holster not matching the recovered weapon suggested Brockington may have left with another gun Citizens with information are asked to call the Aiken County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers for a reward
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Troy Elwell
Aiken County
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