Aiken high school horticulture class grows with adults
Aiken High School horticulture teacher Joe Wilson leads a weekly adult gardening program that runs with fall and spring sessions and occasional summer projects. Dan Racki and others assist, expanding courses, field trips, and community projects for horticulture enthusiasts, with plans resuming January 12.
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Aiken man seeks PCR overturn in crack case
Anthony D. Coates 28 filed post-conviction relief in Aiken County Court claiming ineffective counsel entrapment and child endangerment after pleading guilty Sept. 23 to crack cocaine sales to a person under 18 and to distribution within half a mile of a school. He is jailed at Manning Correctional Institution. A separate report describes a Columbia man shot five times near Highway 302 with deputies questioning the victim's account. no charges filed against the two brothers involved.
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BB gun shootings investigated on Old Nail Road
Aiken County deputies probe at least two BB gun shootings along Old Nail Road in Jackson. A Daisy BB gun and a helmet were recovered in a wooded area. A 2003 Jeep sustained 150 in damage and a 1995 Toyota Camry had 400 in window damage. No injuries reported.
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Antiques show in Aiken to feature Myrna Kaye and Dawn Evers
The Annual Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Show will host lecturer Myrna Kaye and Charleston's Dawn Evers at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The four session symposium runs Jan 30 to Feb 1 with tickets: 25 per session or 90 for the full symposium to benefit the Center. Evers covers tea history and jewelry, while Kaye offers discussions on American furniture, home design, and identifying antique pieces. Attendees may bring a piece for verbal appraisal by Evers.
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Public transit easier across county lines in Aiken region
The Lower Savannah Council of Governments in six South Carolina counties received the Innovation Award for coordinating transit across Aiken Allendale Calhoun Bamberg Barnwell and Orangeburg. The group created a Regional Transit Management Agency to unify services and save costs and plans a software map and radio system to track routes.
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Fireworks safety urged for area residents this season
City and county police reiterate local and federal rules on fireworks use. Only sparklers and small firecrackers are allowed in Aiken city limits, with strict size limits. Officers encourage reading labels, supervising children, keeping water nearby, and disposing of duds safely.
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Canadian imports lure Americans for cheaper prescription drugs
Aiken Standard notes more Americans seek cheaper medicines from Canada. The piece highlights cross border shopping trends and price gaps driving demand for Canadian drug imports amid ongoing policy debates. It references 2003 retrospectives and year end news items to illustrate shifts in consumer behavior.
City of Character December Theme Compassion
Aiken selects Compassion as the city character trait for December, highlighting kindness, helping neighbors, and community spirit. Local leaders invite residents to model empathy in daily actions and public events.
South Carolina Lottery Winning Numbers Released
Friday draw results include Pick 3 Midday 4 1 5 and Evening 3 6 5. Pick 4 Midday 7 0 9 5 and Evening 1 8 8 3. Cash games and Mega Millions numbers listed with a TBA note for Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 in the 12 28 issue.
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