Local notices and court case summaries in one issue
A reader letter about Social Security and Medicare increases contrasts with a courtroom report where Earnest Pressley, 36, was convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Judge William Keesley sentenced him to 20 years, with possible daily terms, and mandatory sex offender registration. The victim and family describe trauma and ongoing fear. Prosecutors praise the verdict. defense plans appeal.
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Circuit Court
William Keesley
Keesley
Earnest Pressley
Pressley
Andrew
Andy” Anderson
Brenda Brisbin
Traffic light at Aiken Hospital stays broken
Aiken Hospital reports a malfunctioning traffic signal with no functioning purpose. Citizens question the value of a light that cannot operate. Local officials have not yet provided a fix timeline.
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Aiken Hospital
Poor service and delays spark regional transit complaints
Reader letters describe rude staff and bags lost by Greyhound and Southeastern Stages. They urge city officials to endure traffic to compel better roads on Whiskey Road and criticize local coverage of public figures. Readers are invited to comment via hotline or email.
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Southeastern
Greyhound
Ning Commission
Whiskey Road
Adoptable animals at Aiken SPCA seek homes before Christmas
The Aiken SPCA tree showed 128 pet names and now about 123 remain as Christmas nears. Loree Simmons urges adoptions, notes ongoing arrivals, and suggests gift certificates to ensure responsible ownership. Volunteers are invited, with donations of supplies welcome and dog walkers sought at 401 Wire Road.
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Aiken
SPCA
Loreen Simmons
Simmons
Mons
Secret Santa toy drive fills sanctuary with donations
South Aiken Presbyterian Church hosts the 16th annual Secret Santa program with 1061 area children sponsored. Frank Cunningham says all listed kids were sponsored and thanks flow to hundreds of sponsors and volunteers aiding the gift distribution later this week.
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South Aiken Presbyterian Church
Aiken County
Santa
Frank Cunningham
Jolly Old St. Nick
Cunningham
Dog Obedience Classes Start January At ASPCA Aiken
Basic obedience courses for dogs will be taught in January at the Aiken Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Puppies and adult dogs may enroll, with six months minimum for the standard course. Classes run Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon, with puppy sessions 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Proof of vaccination required. Enrollment limited to the first 10 dogs. ASPCA facility at 401 Wire Road near the county animal shelter. Contact 648-6863 for details.
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Aiken Society For Prevention of
ASPCA
Wire Road
Aiken County
Animal control under fire for doing their job
Aiken Animal Control officer Jeff Wilson handles more than 1200 calls yearly and enforces the law even when it leads to destroying animals such as a raccoon adopted by a local family. Capt. Wendell Hall says Wilson is following statute and court orders, with rabies testing and quarantines guiding decisions to protect human life.
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Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
Wendell Hall
Jeff
Wilson
Hall
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