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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2014
Page
2
Dequan Gomillion, a jail deputy at the Aiken County detention center, was terminated Sept. 16 after allegations of sexual conversations with inmates. Two male inmates reported such interactions, including a request to see an inmate’s genitals, prompting an SLED investigation.
Teddy Kulmala reports on how the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office screens officers. Background checks polygraph tests and interviews precede employment with Sheriff Michael Hunt having final hiring authority. Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard since 2012 and is a Williston native.
The 44th annual Christmas Craft Show drew crowds to H Odell Weeks Activities Center for one stop shopping. Local families browsed wreaths baked goods ceramics and dog clothing while vendors like Melinda Nickelson showcased wind chimes from recycled bottles. Santa photos and free admission drew attendees despite cold weather with vendors offering chocolates cakes and kettle corn.
The Salvation Army of Aiken has rented three vacant stores in Aiken Mall on Whiskey Road to store and distribute Christmas toys and other items. Capt. David Phelps praised the mall for providing space free of charge as Marine Corps League unit members and Toys for Tots coordinator Lane Parker helped arrange the site. Bicycles will be stored in a nearby storefront, with the distribution planned at the mall to aid holiday assistance for those in need.
Salvation Army Angel Trees at the Mall and Walmart on Richland Avenue guide donors. Toys for Toys collects in 148 locations across Aiken and Edgefield counties with a Friday deadline and a Dec 15 final drop. toys distributed Dec 18 and 19 for about 1,400 children. Donations accepted at offices, shelter, Family Stores, and mall locations 10 am to 5 pm next week.
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