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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1986
Page
15
Wagener Police Chief Charles Widener 57 was jailed on second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after a 11 year old victim was interviewed by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department. Bond was set at $10000 with mayor Marvin Baughman securing it.
Andrew Leo Dukes 41 was arrested by North Augusta Public Safety on a tip at a West Terrace Avenue home. He had a $1 million Volusia County bond and faced multiple charges including aggravated assault and battery on an officer. A separate ambulance meeting in Aiken County was postponed, possibly rescheduled for Friday.
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation will discuss the involuntary commitment law for substance abusers tonight. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Aiken County Council building at 736 Richland Ave West in Aiken.
The Aiken County Council will meet at 7 PM in the County Council building 736 Richland Ave W to discuss a Public Service Authority matter. An executive session will follow on a North Augusta county contract for the Little Horse Creek sewer line.
Aiken County House members won a seating lottery at the State House choosing seats for the new two year term. Rep Irene Rudnick will sit to Rep Huff's right near the front of the chamber while Rep Tom Woodruff departs. Rep Huff notes front row seats aid recognition and influence over motions though rules still govern conduct as Rep Sheheen becomes speaker.
Aiken High School greenhouse hosts 500 poinsettias for sale at the Craft Show with 90 cedar wreaths and two poinsettia trees. Prices range from 6 to 22 dollars, with proceeds supporting FFA projects and supplies. Students gain hands on experience, field trips, and leadership programs through the horticulture class and FFA activities.
Community efforts in Aiken focus on assisting low income families with food, toys, and clothing this Christmas. The Salvation Army and Valley Empty Stocking Fund run drives while the Jaycees organize a shopping tour for about 50 to 60 children, with donations and volunteer support from Wal-Mart and local groups.
The 16th annual Christmas Crafts Show and Sale will run at the H. Odell Weeks Recreation Center on Saturday and Sunday. More than 250 exhibitors will occupy the gymnasium outer rooms and outdoor spaces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to p.m. Sunday with free admission.
State Sen. Ryan C. Shealy vows to press for changes to allow pari mutuel betting and a state lottery despite Attorney General T. Travis Medlock’s ruling that pari mutuel betting falls under the lottery ban in the 1895 constitution. He notes past Senate votes and aims to pursue constitutional change with voter ratification.
Christmas parades will roll in Jackson New Ellenton Wagener Graniteville Warrenville and nearby towns on Saturday. Jackson starts 11 a.m New Ellenton 1 p.m Wagener 3 p.m and G V W 4 30 p.m with Aiken and Midland Valley holding Dec 9 and Dec 13 respectively. Float contests award trophies plaques and prizes with entries growing in New Ellenton and Wagener.
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