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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1986
Page
11
A Wagener residence on Shorty Street behind Wagener Salley High School was broken into Saturday. Items stolen include an RCA television a pistol and a Sony VCR totaling 2810 dollars. Aiken County Sheriff's Department investigated the break in.
The Volunteer Center requests a wide range of items for the holidays including toys books clothing and office equipment. Donations are tax deductible and pickups can be arranged by calling 642-5592. they welcome used equipment and offer various youth senior and group volunteer opportunities.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Saluda County for a special sheriff election. Incumbent William Earl Ross faces former Saluda County Chief Magistrate Morris L. Davenport and Ward resident Prevo Pete Rodgers.
Nine Aiken properties appear on the market ranging from 1,500 to 20,000 square feet with prices from 89 900 to 1 700 000. Joye Cottage on First Avenue is the largest listing on the National Register with stables a pool a tennis court and Georgian Revival interiors. Red Top at 120 Dupree Street SW near the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame features an 8 000 square foot house nine bedrooms and a three acre grounds with a six stall barn and carriage house. Augustus Constantine House sits at 3406 Augusta Road with Courtney Conger of Williams Sheen Agency listing.
The SC Highway Patrol urges drivers to prepare for winter travel with windshield cleaning inside and out, checking bridges for ice, maintaining full gas tanks, and using low beam headlights in fog. Cpl. Donnie Gainey stresses rest, route planning, weather checks, and keeping warm clothing, restraints for children, and avoiding alcohol. Vehicles should be checked for tires, exhaust, radiator, wipers, batteries, and carrying flares, snow chains, and a window signal for breakdowns.
Aiken County begins the hunt for a new district leader with a 14 member citizen search committee. Denton Johnson will chair, Rev. Tommy Knotts as vice chair, and a budget of 3000 dollars to screen applicants. Salary range targets 55000 to 65000 with confidentiality urged. Meetings start Jan 6 at 7 30 p.m. in Langley Area 3 office.
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