Caution urged as residents prepare New Year fireworks
Local law enforcement reminds Aiken County residents to follow ordinances while celebrating. Firecrackers are banned if over a quarter inch in diameter. must be under 2 inches long and under 4 grams of explosives. North Augusta and unincorporated areas permit more fireworks but federal rules cap powder at 50 milligrams. Noise ordinances may be enforced and police will respond to late night celebrations.
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Firework safety advisory from Aiken Public Safety
Aiken Public Safety urges careful use of fireworks. Parents should never leave children unattended with fireworks and keep water handy. Do not light fireworks in hand, mix with alcohol, or relight duds. Soak duds after 15 to 20 minutes and dispose. Sgt. Aaron Dowdy asks residents to consider neighbors and late hours. Contact Karen Daily at kdaily aikenstandard.com.
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Blue Ribbon Commission to tour SRS and hold public meeting
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future will tour the Savannah River Site on January 6 with a public tour option and will meet January 7 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites to receive presentations and public comments. Registration lines are given for the tour and speaking slots.
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Savannah River
SRS
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
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Vocal workshop hosted by Aiken church on January 8
A vocal workshop led by Dr. Ysaye Barwell will take place January 8 from 10 am to 5 pm in the fellowship hall of Aiken First Baptist Church. Lunch is provided and a sliding scale of 60 to 80 dollars based on ability to pay. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact 644-8930 or email evonnaj at bellsouth dot net for details.
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Aiken
Julie Evonna
Evonnaj
Bellsouth.net
Community sing with Ysaye Barnwell in Aiken event
Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church hosts a community sing with Dr Ysaye Barnwell at the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Aiken on January 9 from 3 to 5 p m. A sliding donation scale is requested and more information is available by phone or email.
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Aiken
Firecrackers light up New Year in Aiken County shops
Seasonal retailers like Wacky Waynes Fireworks sell artillery shells sparklers bottle rockets and Roman candles ahead of New Year. Prices range from 25 cents to grand finale packs while city rules ban large firecrackers inside Aiken city limits and restrict explosive content.
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Jamie Flores
American General Financial Services
Whiskey Road
Officials seek ID of woman pictured at Walmart
Aiken Public Safety investigators ask the public to identify a woman photographed at Walmart who may have information about a stolen credit card. Call 642-7620 with any leads.
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Celebrate Recovery Homecoming at Cedar Creek Church
Celebrate Recovery hosts a homecoming on January 7 from 6 to 9 30 p.m. at Cedar Creek Church. Dinner at 6, fellowship at 7, coffee at Holy Grounds Cafe at 9. For details call 599 1509.
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Bluebird Society to Meet January 11
The Central Savannah River Bluebird Society, affiliate of the North American Bluebird Society, will meet on January 11 at 7 p.m. at Birds and Butterflies. For more information, call Jim Burke at 6440235.
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North American Bluebird Society
Birds and Butterflies
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