Downtown shoppers stay steady after Christmas in Aiken
Downtown Aiken shows continued post holiday activity with shoppers on Laurens Street and at merchants like Artists Parlor Framing Plum Pudding True Value and Aiken Antique Mall. Owners report steady sales and traffic as Christmas extends into a season with families visiting and post holiday purchases.
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Nominations Open for North Augusta Citizen of the Year
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the 2003 Citizen of the Year to be honored at the February 3 dinner meeting featuring Governor Mark Sanford as keynote speaker. Nomination forms require personal, professional and civic details plus a rationale from the proposer. Call 279 2323 for forms.
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Car Thefts and Vandalism Reported In Local Area
Stereo equipment valued at 300 dollars was stolen from a car on Norway Drive. A Belgium Circle car sustained 250 dollars in damage during an attempted CD player theft. A Martintown Road pickup suffered 950 dollars in damage from a BB pellet gun incident. Newspaper racks worth 500 dollars each were stolen near Martin Town Road and Georgia Avenue. An early Saturday burglary on East Avenue netted 2,791 dollars in electronics. A white 1987 Ford Mustang GT valued at 1,000 dollars was stolen from East Buena Vista Avenue. A 6,000 dollar 1999 Mercury van was stolen from Edgefield Road after three black males arrived in a red Toyota. One suspect wore a white sweater. An arrest was made for marijuana and controlled substance possession after a man was found sleeping in a vehicle on Marketplace Drive. A theft on Breckenridge Plaza resulted in 2,465 dollars of CDs and audio gear stolen. A North Augusta resident was jailed Friday on charges of driving while suspended, drunken driving and minor beer possession after a wreck at Carolina Avenue and Martin Town Road.
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First Steps receives $10,000 grant boost
Aiken County First Steps earned a $10,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina designated for medical and dental care for children under six and prenatal health care. Funds must be used by December 1, 2004 to support new or existing health programs such as First Smile.
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New Ellenton City Hall to undergo termite renovation
City of New Ellenton seeks contractor bids for front section renovations at the 30 year old City Hall damaged by termites. Mayor Jim Sutherland says operations will continue during work. Funding comes from general revenue with potential use of sales tax for future municipal buildings. A 27 by 9 foot wall will be removed and replaced with a masonry wall adding two windows and handicap access.
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State Farm Agent Joe Harrison Earns Chairman's Circle Award
Joe Harrison, a 27 year State Farm agent in South Carolina, received the Chairman's Circle award for top sales and customer service. Harrison is based at 121 Newberry St and offers a range of insurance and financial services as part of State Farm's national network.
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Aiken Marine Corps League Repositions Meeting Place
The Aiken Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Aiken County Council Chambers on Richland Ave, replacing the Knights of Columbus Hall. Prospective members from all military branches are welcome. call Leonard Palguta at 648-4790 for details. The Parks Department hosts a back to school bash Friday Jan 2 at Harrison Caver Park for grades 2-5 with games from noon to 4 p.m. and free admission. call 593-4698 for information.
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Aiken Standard Year in Review Highlights 2003 Local Top Stories
The Aiken Standard recaps 2003 with a look at the year's top local stories across news and sports. Highlights include community events and notable developments shaping the year.
Lottery numbers drawn for Sunday
Sunday’s Pick 3 Midday 3 4 3 Pick 4 Midday 9 0 6 8 Pick 3 Evening 9 5 5 Pick 4 Evening 6 5 4 1
Georgia Lottery Sunday's drawing results
Georgia Lottery announces Sunday numbers across games. Cash 3 Midday 6 2 8. Cash 4 Midday 5 4 4 1. Cash 3 Evening 9 0 2. Cash 4 Evening 5 2 1 7. Fantasy 5 10 11 17 19 27. Change Game entries shown as H M and E sequences with mixed letters.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Hours
The Aiken Standard lists PM and office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Publisher Scott B. Hunter contact and extension provided. Delivery issues page includes phone number 649-5315 and service hours for missed papers.
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