Group of CSRA suspects face federal bank robbery trials
Jury selection begins for four federal cases involving violent bank robberies across multiple states plus two methamphetamine conspiracy cases and a fraud case. Defendants include Tracy Barnes III and Augusta residents Tomiko Judge Matthew Simpkins Iris Brown Earnest Rouse, with robberies dated 2006 to 2008. Some face life in prison if convicted. Elmira Whatley faces fraud charges related to misrepresenting federal assistance applications.
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CSRA
Tracy Barnes III
Amsterdam Road
Augusta
Tomiko Judge
Matthew Jamal Simpkins
Iris Brown
Earnest Rouse
Clearwater
Regions Bank
McCormick
Enterprise Bank
Blackville
Edgefield
Bb&t
Swansea
Department of Justice
Elmira Whatley
Whatley
Aiken Choral Society previews Christmas concert
The Aiken Choral Society led by Dr. Maureen Simpson previews its Christmas program to Rotary Club members. The concert at Cornerstone Baptist Church on December 12 and 14 features soprano Mary Grefenstette, tenor Max Gorensek, and Puccini’s Magnificat. Tickets cost 12 general, 8 seniors, free for under 12.
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Aiken Choral Society
Maureen Simpson
Rotary Club of Aiken
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Simpson
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Rotary Club
Choral Society
John Westbrook
Mary Grefenstette
Max Gorensek
Diane Mangiante
Leone Philbeck
France
Spain
England
America
Giacomo Puccini Sr
Aiken County
S.C
Gabn.net
Aikenchoral
Rob Novit
Rnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Collette Ball
Your Salon at Dillard's to Close at Aiken Mall
Dillard's confirms Your Salon at the Aiken Mall will close while the department store itself remains open. Marshall McCrary cites no official date and says the decision is not tied to the store's overall status. The salon has operated about eight years.
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Dillard’s
Dillard’s Dept
Aiken Mall
Marshall McCrary
Aiken Underground Power Project Expands Downtown
City of Aiken advances wiring underground in downtown sections with South Carolina Electric and Gas. The $1 million Local Option Sales Tax funded effort aims to reduce outages from fallen limbs and improve aesthetics. Work paused for holidays, resumes next spring between Newberry Street and Bee Lane.
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Aiken
Larry Morris
Public Works and Engineering Department
Park Avenue
Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Morris
Pat's Cleaners
South Carolina Electric and Gas
Public Works
Newberry Street
Bee Lane
Newberry
Gingerbread House Contest and Community Events
Upcoming events include a Gingerbread House Contest at Madson Bakery & Cafe in Riverfront Antique Mall with entry due by December 14 and judging December 20 at 3 p.m. Langley Cemetery hosts a candle lighting this Saturday at 5 30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at St John s United Methodist Church room 120 with no charge or weigh ins. For information call 644 2953.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
Langley Cemetery
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North Augusta
Hinkler
John Clifford Gregory
Gregory
Donald Ray Simmons
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Madson Bakery & Cafe
Porky Bradberry’s
Whiskey Road
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