DNA link closes cold case in Gloria Dickenson murder
North Augusta Public Safety arrested Vincent Maurice Hampton in Augusta on a murder charge tied to the 1990 death of Gloria Ann Dickenson. A DNA hit from the Combined DNA Index System linked Hampton to the case, which identified the Downtown Motel scene on Georgia Avenue.
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Aiken Names John McMichael as New Business Vitality Manager
City Manager John Klimm selected local businessman John McMichael for the newly created business vitality manager role to act as a liaison between the city and local businesses. After a three month search and over 60 applicants, McMichael will assume the position after the new year.
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Area Deaths Edith Ann Farkas Dusick Riverside Calif
Edith Ann Farkas Dusick of Riverside California and George Hook of Aiken are listed in the area deaths and funerals notice. The brief notice appears in the 6A death notices column.
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Aiken Christmas Tree Lighting Shines in New Downtown Location
The City of Aiken kicked off the holiday season with the 27th annual downtown Christmas tree lighting on Newberry Street led by Mayor Rick Osbon. Hundreds gathered for music, snacks, and crafts as families enjoyed the new venue replacing Laurens Street and Richland Avenue.
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Byrd
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Linda Heyward
Kristen Pugh
Corley pushes voters decide on Confederate flag fate
South Carolina State Rep. Chris Corley filed a bill to place a voter ballot question on whether the Confederate flag should return to the State Capitol grounds or stay in the Confederate Relic Room. The measure ties to the flag’s removal after the Emanuel AME Church massacre in Charleston.
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