Wife of murder victim accused in drug purchase case
Melanie Lirley 29 of Aiken faces drug possession charges related to a plan with her husband Paul Lirley 35 to buy marijuana the night he was killed on Weston Street North Augusta Witnesses heard gunshots around 7 p.m. on November 23 as deputies found Paul Lirley dead from a chest wound. Authorities also pursue several other suspects in the homicide and urge tips to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers.
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Aiken Regional Hosts Annual Christmas At the Lake
Santa arrived in a candy apple red car as the Aiken Regional Medical Center held its 8th Christmas At the Lake. The Aiken High School marching band and several school choruses performed for a standing room only crowd of about 600. The event featured a toy drive for the Salvation Army, prizes in the ARMC Christmas card contest, and donations to Byrd Elementary School.
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Busbee
Local toddler's medical battle sparks Christmas benefit
Cayden LaBorde, a 2-year-old Aiken County boy born with multiple health issues, remains in critical care after a pancreatic laceration from a fall. His family faces financial strain as dad searches for work and mom quits her job to care for him. Twisters Cream & Grill with supporters Willie and Linda Tice host a Christmas benefit this Saturday to aid the family.
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Christmas benefit for LaBorde family moves with parade
A Christmas for Cayden benefit runs today from noon to 2 PM then 5 PM after a Midland Valley Christmas Parade break. Gospel singing oldies antique car cruise silent auction and spaghetti dinner raise funds for medical costs. Unwrapped gifts earn a free soft serve. spaghetti dinner $7. info 593-9410.
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Students urged to complete 30 hours of community service
Aiken Christian School emphasizes the Alpha Service Project under headmaster Pat Deveney. Kaitlyn Lawless and peers travel to Charlotte to support Operation Christmas Child while middle schoolers visit Head Start to read and interact with young children.
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