Robbery at Smile Station on Richland Ave reported
A clerk at Smile Station 404 Richland Ave West reported a man grabbed cash from the register and fled north on Pendleton Street around 7 20 p m Friday. Described suspect is a short black male 25 to 30 wearing a cap and dark jacket. A separate incident saw a white male identified as John Doe arrested for gross intoxication and disorderly conduct after refusing to identify himself. Graniteville man William Miller seeks redress for prepaid but uncollected Amana washer and dryer purchased October 8 at 1304 Richland Ave now closed for inventory and later listed as for rent.
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Fund Drive Progress Continues In Aiken
Donations flow for needy families as The Salvation Army conducts its annual kettle and mail drives. Kettles sit at Kmart, Wal Mart, and in front of Roses, with mail donations sent to P O Box 439 29802. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund collects at local banks with multiple mailing addresses. The Aiken Jaycees seek funds for a Christmas Shopping Tour to spend at least 75 dollars per child selected by Social Services.
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Bath
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Two Valley Residents Killed In Accidents
Bernice Dean Perry 50 of Bath died when his car overturned on Dibble Road Extension at 10 24 p m Friday. Jimmy C Deans Jr 16 of Langley died when his car struck an embankment off Herndon Dairy Road at 11 25 p m Friday. Perry was a maintenance supervisor with Aiken County Public Schools and a U S Air Force retiree. Deans was a junior at Midland Valley High School. Funeral services were scheduled for Perry Tuesday at Langley First Baptist. Deans services were set for Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church this afternoon.
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Herndon Dairy Road
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Midland Valley High School
Wayland Street
Langley
Paul H. Elligson
Langley First
Jimmy
Charles M. Wilson
Langley First Baptist
Dean
Wilson
Sunset Memory Gardens
Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Flag stolen from Becker’s office returns to pole
A flag removed from the pole in front of Ed Becker’s real estate office was found back on the pole Friday morning after being missing since Monday. Becker said he does not know who took it or why but is glad it was returned.
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Aiken
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Becker
Christmas Craft Show and Sale at North Augusta center
The North Augusta Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Craft Show and Sale tomorrow at the North Augusta Community Center on Brookside Drive off Buena Vista Avenue. Seventy five crafters from North Augusta Aiken Augusta and other South Carolina and Georgia cities will display handmade gifts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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North Augusta Community Center
North Augusta
North Augusta Council to Discuss Sewer Line Route
The North Augusta City Council will hold a study session tomorrow at 7 in the Municipal Building council conference room to review the Lower Southwest Interceptor Sewer Line. Homeowners in River Oaks Subdivision oppose the riverfront route citing property damage concerns.
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Buena Vista Ave
Savannah River
River Oaks
Holiday shoplifting rises says Roses Stores official
Elease Pickens of Roses Stores notes more theft during holidays with shoppers in groups and bags full of items. Inspector William Parker links increased foot traffic to more shoplifting and says penalties range up to $200 fine or judicial discretion. Local anti theft talks target youths, stressing court consequences and proper reporting to clerks.
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Burglars Target Homes More During Holidays Says Official
Inspector William Parker of the Aiken Public Safety Department warns homes are at higher risk during holidays as owners are out shopping or away. He advises neighbors watching the home, locking all entry points, leaving lights on, and notifying the department for periodic checks. Keep valuables secured and avoid displaying ID or packages in cars.
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William Parker
Aiken Public Safety Department
Parker
Public Safety Department
Holiday Parade Draws Crowd in Midland Valley
Santa Claus rode in the Midland Valley Christmas parade where about 3,000 spectators lined nearly two miles of parade route. Winners: Best Commercial Scott and Sons, Best Religious Langley First Church of the Nazarene, EZ Go Car Company special mention, Grand Marshal prize Miss Aiken County Float.
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Santa Claus
Midland Valley
Madris Holley
Scott and Sons
Langley First Church of the Nazarene
EZ Go Car Company
Horse Zoning On Council Agenda Again
Second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to create R-1H zoning allowing horses by right near Hitchcock Woods. A presentation from the local NAACP chapter president is also on the Monday Aiken City Council agenda as developers may set aside land for subdivision use.
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Aiken City
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