Aiken man charged after traffic stop and drug arrest
An Aiken man was arrested on charges of giving false information to a public safety officer possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers questioned him at Morgan Street and Ligon Avenue Friday night. He was also cited for driving under the influence after a Hitchcock Parkway stop in the early hours Saturday. Authorities gave several crime reporting numbers including the Aiken Department of Public Safety and the Aiken County Crime Stoppers for tips.
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Ligon Avenue
Hitchcock Parkway
Aiken
Turno
Tsai
Aiken County Bus Service Closed New Year Holiday
Aiken County on site system will be closed on New Year’s Day so transit staff can enjoy the holiday. Jeanene Knapp says the Best Friend bus service will run its last trip at 6 pm Saturday and resume at 6 am Tuesday.
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Aiken County
Jeanene Knapp
Best Friend
Ms. Knapp
Georgia Lottery Results Inform Saturday Draws
Georgia Lottery numbers released for Saturday include Cash 3 Midday 7 4 8 Cash 3 Evening 9 3 3 Lotto Georgia 10 16 28 35 36 45 Cash 4 7 6 4 9 Fantasy 5 9 5 18 12 37.
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Lotto
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Quiet New Year as Millennium Arrives in Local Area
Residents across the CSRA plan low key celebrations as the new year nears. Families in Wagoner and Aiken describe simple traditions and church gatherings, while teens organize a church lock-in and some youths consider attending Times Square events.
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Times Square
Atlanta
Wagoner
Pam Anderson
Robert
Amanda
Wayne
Fireworks Sales Up for New Year's Eve
Local merchants report steady crowds as residents buy a mix of sparklers and aerial displays. Aiken officials warn fireworks within city limits are illegal and urge caution due to dry conditions and safety tips from Inspector Turno.
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Don Smather
Millbrook Grocery
Whiskey Road
Least Intriguing People Dominate Media Jabber and Politics
A columnist laments entertainment and political figures, mocks People magazine lists, and ranks the “Least Intriguing” No. 1 through No. 5, citing Baldwin, Sheen, Sarandon, Harris, Jackson, Sharpton, Republicans, and Florida politics. He critiques media culture, political bias, and wishes for reform before predicting Hillary Clinton's book flop.
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Martin Sheen
Susan Sarandon
George W
Uganda
Outback
Florida
Katherine Harris
Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
al Gore
Jesse
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