Local GIFT program aids Aiken area with holiday baskets
A group of girls ages 5 to 17, part of GIFT Girls of Integrity Friendship and Togetherness, distributed fruit and food baskets to the needy, elderly and homeless on the Northside after a Thanksgiving drive. Coordinators Sandra Leysath and Regina Hampton say the effort engages area youths in community service and character building. The Aiken chapter, started in January, now has about 30 participants and plans continued deliveries and bi monthly meetings. For information call 643-9161 or 649-3794.
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Aiken
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Aiken Chamber Unveils Updated County Maps for 10,000 Editions
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce released full color updated maps showing Aiken North Augusta and new inset towns Bunettown Jackson New Ellenton Perry Wagene Salley Windsor. The 10 000 copies were printed after a six month production cycle with GIS collaboration and discounts on bundles for real estate and delivery businesses.
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Graniteville
Rotary talk links leadership to early work lessons and films
Dr. Ralph DiSibio told the Rotary Club of Aiken that leadership sets the tone for success based on early experiences at New York Ship Builders and Campbell Soup. He noted a shift from a lax shipyard culture to an engaged Campbell break room tradition and discussed his book Reel Lessons in Leadership using 14 films to illustrate traits of true leadership.
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American Red Cross
Aiken Municipal
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Armed robbery at Check Into Cash in Aiken
Police search for a gunman described as a black male about 5 feet 7 inches tall who robbed Check Into Cash at 1384 Whiskey Road Monday afternoon. He wore khaki pants blue plaid shirt and tennis shoes, fled with cash tucked in a Bank of America bag. This is the second check cashing business robbed at gunpoint in City of Aiken in two weeks. Police investigate to determine if the same suspect is involved.
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Whiskey Road
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Aiken Public Safety
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Aiken
Robbery suspect, fire and student deaths linked in local briefs
Local news notes an armed robbery at Whiskey Road business with tips sought by Adrien Public Safety and Crime Stoppers offering rewards. Fire at a manufacturing facility prompted evacuation and CO checks. Two ninth graders, Joshua McLaughlin and Mathew Mortis, NIROTC members from Silver Bluff High School, died in a site incident near McLaughlin’s home, with funeral arrangements for McLaughlin set. Further reports describe a separate RE Phelon fire injuring one.
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Aiken
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Aiken Public Safety
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Teens die in embankment collapse asphyxiation
Two Aiken County teens who died Sunday when a dirt embankment collapsed on them died from asphyxiation, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said Monday. The teens had no other visible injuries.
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