Trees of Strength ceremony marks tribute to Sept. 11 victims
South Carolina Governor Hodges proclaims Trees of Strength Month and a Friday planting to honor victims, responders, and deployed service members. The Aiken Public Safety site near Edgefield and Pendleton streets hosts a 10 am ceremony with the Master Gardener Association of CSRA/SC continuing the effort from North Carolina and Clemson extensions.
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Clark Named Security Federal Bank President
The Security Federal Bank board elected Thomas C. Clark as president, succeeding Timothy W. Simmons who becomes bank chair and continues as CEO. Clark has led retail banking since 1994 after senior roles in loans and prior work at South Carolina National Bank.
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Robbery Suspects Sought After Aiken County Car Purses Take
Two women were robbed at gunpoint Monday afternoon near 177 Green Road after a red Chevrolet Blazer conversation led to a handgun strike and purse snatching. Four suspects are being sought. no injuries were reported. Authorities urge tips to the sheriff or Crime Stoppers with up to a $1,000 reward.
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Christmas luncheon for youth at Crescent Cities Center
The Crescent Cities Parenting Center in Salley hosts a Christmas luncheon for local young men at 266 Maple Street from 1 to 2 PM. Guest speaker is Brennan Francois of North Augusta. event aims to foster positive, productive youth with support from the Urban League of Columbia’s Fatherhood Initiative and Brotherhood Initiative. Call 258-1788 for details.
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N Augusta woman charged in stabbing case
Fay Connie Hall, 45, of Ridge View Manor, is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during a crime for stabbing her ex-boyfriend Lance Davis, 43, on his Stevens Creek Road Augusta birthday. Davis, who faced a three inch head cut and thigh wound, held Hall until police arrived.
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Sunbelt Nissan to facelift CSRA dealerships
CSRA's Sunbelt Nissan plans facility updates at its North Augusta and West Augusta locations to meet a new uniform look mandated for Nissan dealers. The Peach Orchard Road flagship will be renamed Sunbelt Auto Saver offering multiple brands and certified pre owned programs. Sunbelt VP Mike Watson says Nissan enforces the refreshed image.
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Carswell project ends after three-year rehab drive
North Augusta officials wrapped up the Carsville Rehabilitation Program begun in 1999 with nine owner occupied homes upgraded using Community Development Block Grants. Officials noted some homes were vacant, costs ran high, and remaining funds were set to help other nearby residents. Mayor Mark Jones praised the committee, led by Mary Bright, and announced future plans.
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