Aiken County Council Approves Various Contracts and Projects
The Aiken County Council adjourned at 8 20 p m after a rapid session approving a $1 000 purchase of folding tables and chairs for Wagener Community Center. It authorized a library architectural contract to Virgo Gambill and Rhoades for Nancy Carson Library, with up to 15 000 from the library building fund delaying county funds. The panel also agreed to map the county by Charles T Main Inc for 587 733 and to raise magistrates budgets by 1 320. A task force for Banksia Library study was approved along with a Public Works roller lease and sign shop building contract for 65 527 funded partly from bond money.
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Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Wagener Community Center
Cushman Inc
Nancy
Oak Grove
Wagener-Salley
Orthe
Charles T. Main Inc
Charlotte
N.C
Banksia
Aiken County Historical Commission
City of
Aiken
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Public Works Department
Public Works
J.E. Stewart Builders Inc
Park Funding Debate Sparks Council Back-and-Forth
The council debated an appropriation for a park project with bids of 70 000 and 119 000 after a failed motion to table. Critics argued the cost exceeds set aside while supporters urged past use of interest funds and a work session to review capital improvements.
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Duckett
District
Rosemary English
Willar Hightower Jr
LaVana McKenzie
English
Mim Woodring
Deliberations Begin Today in Knife Attack Case
Ms. Bush testified that Adams appeared behind her as she drove home, a knife was struck, and a struggle ensued over the weapon. Adams collapsed and died at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers after being driven from the scene. Neighbors saw Ms. Bush push Adams into his truck before she left.
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Ms. Bush
Adams
HCA
Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
Robert E. Hardt
Bush
Guilty Pleas In Aiken Court For Multiple Crimes
In Aiken General Sessions Tuesday the court logged guilty pleas across several offenses. Joseph A. Key and Gregory C. Stevens faced terms for financial theft and forgery while Kathleen Dietrich and James D. Thomas Ill received varied penalties. Iris L. Gaiters and co defendant Victoria Brown faced larceny and burglary penalties including probation and restitution.
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Aiken
General Sessions Court
Joseph A. Key
Augusta
Kathleen Dietrich
James D. Thomas Ill
Bath
Gregory C. Stevens
Alvin D. Greer
Iris L. Gaiters
Graniteville
Victoria Brown
Aiken Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Accident Case
Alvin L. Parker 65 of Aiken pleaded guilty in General Sessions Court to leaving the scene of a Nov 11 accident that caused Randy Bland Williams's death. He received one year in prison and a 5000 dollar fine with suspended terms after public service. Michael G. Garner 30 of Charleston pled guilty to vehicle use without permission and failure to stop. He was sentenced to one year and a 5000 dollar fine, suspended after public service and payment of 500 dollars.
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Aiken
Aiken General Sessions Court
Alvin L. Parker
Randy Bland Williams
Michael G. Garner
Charleston
Garner
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