New Chamber President Acknowledges Heavy Work Ahead
Aiken's new Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Weiss told Kiwanis Club he faces substantial work as he settles into the role. He plans to align leadership with the board, address past and future needs, and push a public policy document while focusing on local member needs. Weiss has 12 years in the field and aims to mirror community needs in Aiken.
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Aiken
Chamber of Commerce
Charlie Weiss
Kiwanis Club
Weiss
Champe
Chamber
Board of
Jane ‘Murff
Local families receive aid from community action drive
Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commission and partners distributed perishable bags, staples, and gift items to about 100 families in a light rain. Volunteers packed meals including ham and bread while additional supplies covered macaroni and cheese, cereal, and toiletries. Deliveries reached homes such as Marlene Robinson on Washington Circle, aiding extended families amid financial strain.
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Narmy
Bob Moyer
RSVP
Robinson
Washington Circle
Roz Jackson
Aiken-Barnwell Community Action Commission
Pauline Robinson
Community Services
Dorothy Moyers
McDonald’s
Moyers
Commission
Beaufort Street
Marlene Robinson
Saluda
St. Nick
Seizure Dims Illegal Video Poker Network In Aiken County
SLED reports three illegal video poker machines were seized in Aiken County, part of 268 machines seized statewide in 16 counties. Machines include Domino Pete Truckstop Cadillac Jack Surprise Five Jungle King Tarzan and many more. authorities suspect out of state movement and continuing undercover searches.
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Aiken County
S.C
Lexington County
Domino Pete
Tarzan
Associated Press
Robert Stewart
Lee County
Georgetown County
Greenwood
Fairfield
Sumter
Florence
Newberry
Dillon
Aiken
SLED
Stewart
Fire chiefs seek details on emergency dispatch times
Area fire chiefs request dispatch time records from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. Capt. Michael Frank says the department has answered on a case by case basis and notes factors such as staffing, call volume, and callers' ability to provide information can delay dispatch. The Dec 4 North Augusta incident is cited in discussions.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Fire Chiefs Association
Mark Key
North Augusta
Frank
Aiken High Class of 1972 Plans 30th Reunion
The Aiken High School Class of 1972, the largest senior group ever, will host a 30th year reunion at the Shrine Club in Aiken on Saturday December 28 from 8 PM to midnight. About 720 students graduated in 1972 after integration in 1970.
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Aiken
Shrine Club
Aiken High School
Schofield High School
Susan Quinn Sand
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Stacy
Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commission
Bengtsop Statter
Ates
Gummee
Sand
Aiken Golf Club
Pat Scott
Mike Garner
Ralph Laure Polo
Tomarin
Caledon
Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Ralph
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Fragrance
Polo Blue
Dillard’s
Raven Glavin
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