Aiken women charged after children removed from home
Feleshia Ann Jones and Latasha Rainey were charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after Aiken Department of Public Safety removed seven children from their home. Inspectors described deplorable conditions including a profound roach infestation and inadequate food despite some state resources being available. The children were placed with relatives or caregivers while the women faced charges.
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Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Feleshia Ann Jones
Brandt Court
Aiken County
Latasha Rainey
Jones
East Aiken
ATC hosts Start or Restart admissions event
Prospective students Brianna Blocker and Ken Stewart joined the ATC Start or Restart session on campus along with current students and staff. The event outlined programs and financial aid options while advisers answered questions for those reentering post secondary education. Stewart aims for business administration and shares how ATC supports lifelong learners.
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Aiken Technical College
Brianna Blocker
Strom Thurmond High School
Ken Stewart
Stewart
ATC
Anna Dolianitis
Dolianits
Savannah River
Linda Martens
Rob Novii
Erika Applegate
Edwin Blocker
Ethan
Aiken County to vote on FOTAS spay and neuter funds
Aiken County Council plans to approve transferring remaining 2013 14 spay and neuter voucher funds to Friends of the Animal Shelter FOTAS. Meeting at 7 p m in Council Chambers University Center 1930 University Parkway open to the public. County backs voucher program with about 30000 annually plus 10000 more this year to assist low income households with two vouchers per year. If vouchers exceed budget FOTAS covers extra costs.
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Aiken County
The
Friends of the Animal Shelter
Council
Uni
FOTAS
County Council to Vote Transfer Funds to Animal Shelter Group
The County Council meets today at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers to consider moving about 2300 from remaining program funds to Friends of the Animal Shelter. Staff will also brief on Langley Dam upgrades including a 150000 allocation for assessment and repair after a leak. The admin committee meets at 5 30 p.m.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter
Andrew Merriman
Fotasaiken.org
Council
Langley Dam
USC Aiken seeks choir volunteers for MLK tribute
USC Aiken calls for volunteers to join a community choir performing at the 2015 MLK Celebration. The concert is Sunday Jan 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the USCA Convocation Center, with rehearsals Monday Jan 19 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Etherredge Center room 125. Email Dr Joel Scraper at joels usca edu for details.
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USC Aiken
Usca Convocation Center
Etherredge Center
Joel Scraper
Joels
Usca. Edu
Christmas events and open houses spill into Beech Island area
Beech Island hosts multiple holiday events this weekend from karaoke nights at Iron Horse Bar and Grill to a free Christmas concert at South Aiken Baptist Church. Redcliffe Plantation offers A Cold War Christmas open house with tours and programs, plus the Midland Valley Chamber’s Christmas in the Valley Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday. Williston United Methodist Church runs its Nativity Festival outdoor nativity displays and craft sales. Information lines include 803-867-2388 803-827-1473 and 803-300-4323.
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Iron Horse Bar and Grill
Storm Branch Road
Beech Island
Ironhorsebarand Grill Net
AAA
SAB
South Aikien Baptist Church
Dougherty Road
Redcliffe Plantation
Redcliffe Road
Redcliffe
Melissa Jolley
Savannah River
South Carolina
Scort
Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Robert Workman
Williston United Methodist Church
Springfield Road
Williston
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Teddy Kulmala
Aiken Standard
Clemson University
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Martens
Rob Novit
Maryan Schechter
Mschechter
Aikenstandard.com
Council Chambers
University Parkway
Maayan Schechter
Atlanta
University of North Carolina Asheville
MaayanSchechter
AAA/SAB
Carolina Square and
Round Dance Club
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Trail Ridge Road
Midland Valley Chamber
Williston United
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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