Officer Scotty Richardson Named Aiken Standards Person of the Year
The Aiken Standard designates Officer Scotty Richardson as Person of the Year after a fatal Dec. 20 incident. The community honors all officers who serve daily, with training, vigilance, and sacrifice amid tragedy.
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Perry Plans North Augusta Aiken Visit After Iowa Caucus
Presidential candidate Rick Perry will appear in Aiken and North Augusta on Wednesday, the day after the Iowa caucus. The Aiken Standard offices will be closed but will accept phone redelivery requests from 11:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday and Monday. Weather section follows.
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Nominees for 2011 Aiken Standard Person of the Year
Nominations highlight a cross section of Aiken residents with Coleen Reed described as an energetic community cheerleader and active facilitator of local groups from the Farmers Market to preservation efforts. Other nominees include Dr. Hallman USC Aiken chancellor and Betty Ryberg, noted for 34 years of fundraising and public service in the community.
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Gunman in shooting of Aiken officer still hospitalized
Stephen M. Carter, 19, of Aiken faces murder and attempted murder charges for the Dec. 20 Brandt Court shootout after a traffic stop. Master Officer Scotty Richardson died after being airlifted to Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center. Officer Travis Griffin was treated and released from Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Carter remains hospitalized for a gunshot wound and will be booked once discharged. He will be extradited to South Carolina. case prosecuted by the Second Circuit Solicitor's Office.
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