Beech Island DUI Arrests Highlight County Blotter
A Bath man was arrested for DUI on Highway 125 in Beech Island. A Jackson man was arrested for DUI on Griffin Pond Road Wednesday night. An Aiken man faced marijuana possession at a Desoto Drive checkpoint. A separate DUI arrest and marijuana found at a Highway 421 convenience store last Thursday. A Ridge Spring man reported a stolen four wheeler bought from another Ridge Spring man. A Gilbert man was arrested for DUI, driving under suspension, and open container on Three Notch Road. A Belvedere residence reported a handgun and ammunition stolen from a nightstand on Edna Street Sunday.
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Autopsy Pending in Jackson Woman Case Inconclusive
The coroner reports the initial autopsy findings on Tiffaney Shereese Wilson are inconclusive. Authorities say a final autopsy may take several weeks with the FBI heavily involved, as the investigation continues into her death near Bettis Academy Road in Granit eville. Her funeral is set for Saturday at 11 am at Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home in North Augusta. Visitation is 7 to 9 pm Friday. Call 648 6811 for tips.
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New Year Celebrations Across Aiken Residents
Aiken residents share plans for the year change. Ken Akin maps to a Shag Club party at the Julian Smith Casino with beach music. Maggie Blocker attends Watch Night Services at Mt. Herman in Greenwood County. Kraig Holdman stays home with a social gathering for seven couples and children. Randy Doucet plans dinner, specials, and midnight fireworks.
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Ken Akin
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Tancin
Maggie Blocker
Mt. Herman
Greenwood County
Kraig Holdman
Randy Doucet
Aiken rations staff as Y2K transition nears readiness
City emergency services are fully staffed for the millennium shift. Police Chief Pete Frommer says 27 officers will be on duty tonight with 13 extra personnel and no vacations. Fire, sheriff, and SCE&G teams are on call and prepared for possible Y2K effects in Aiken and surrounding areas.
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Downtown Aiken Restaurants Plan New Year Celebrations
Downtown establishments offer NYE dinners and champagne to toast the new century. Malia's, Malta's, The Bowery, Up Your Alley, Olive Oils, and Aiken Brewing Company feature special menus, limited reservations, and champagne at midnight. Reservations urged for several venues.
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Iowa
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Aiken County Created by 1871 South Carolina Act
On March 10 1871 the South Carolina General Assembly passed an act creating Aiken County with its seat in Aiken. The new county formed from parts of Barnwell Lexington Edgefield and Orangeburg amid Reconstruction era carpetbagger leadership. County commissioners, mostly Black, met at the chairman’s home.
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Words of wisdom from readers on life and strength
A collection of short quotes offering encouragement and reflections. William Rhodes urges acceptance and dignity at 80, Ora Lee Shelton counsels graceful resilience at 38, and Robert Hatcher notes faith and inner strength.
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William €. Rhodes
Ora Lee Shelton
Robert Hatcher
Correction notice on downtown New Year's Eve story
The Aiken Standard corrects a misattribution in a downtown New Year’s Eve story. Leasa Segura was identified as the spokesperson instead of Lisa He, and the error is acknowledged by the paper.
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