DUI checkpoints planned across South Carolina for New Year
Local law enforcement urges residents to avoid driving after drinking as South Carolina Highway Patrol sets up Saturday night roadblocks statewide to curb drunken driving and noncompliance with seat belt use. Aiken County reports 34 fatalities this year, with 321 unbelted deaths statewide among 630 motor vehicle occupants in 2016. Officers from Aiken Public Safety and the Sheriff's Office will partner with other agencies, increasing patrols through the night, and encourage designated drivers or cab service. Taxi and Uber options are highlighted, with 911 or HP dispatch for assistance.
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Sheriff seeks help ID armed robbery suspect in Graniteville
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office asks for public help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a Pilot gas station on December 23. The man drove a silver four door sedan and used a black handgun. crime stoppers offer up to 1000 dollars for tips.
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Suspect in custody after high speed chase near Reynolds Pond
Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies captured a man after a Friday high speed chase that began when they spotted a stolen Ford Fusion. The suspect fled the vehicle on foot in a wooded area near Reynolds Pond Road. Captain Eric Abdullah confirmed the arrest.
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Bookings at Doris C Gravat Detention Center Dec 29
The Aiken Standard lists detainees booked on December 29 at Doris C Gravat Detention Center. Names include Kirk Sheppard 37 held on firearms charges, Kennard Thomas 26 with multiple counts, Geneva Holden 44 assault, plus several shoplifting and drug related matters. Some entries show holds or warrants and releases vary by bond.
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Commencement Tone at Southern Wesleyan University Dec 9
Southern Wesleyan University held two commencement ceremonies on campus in Central with a 10 am traditional program and a 3 pm adult evening and online program. Degrees were awarded to numerous graduates across Aiken Barnwell Beech Island Edgefield Graniteville Johnston Langley New Ellenton North Augusta Richland Ridge Spring Trenton. Names include Wanda Beasley Bradley Griffin Sheila Toole Hinson Wendell James Daniel Smith Jennifer Howard Anita Clark Angela Hamilton Rusty Scott Stephanie Smith Eileen Harris George Jones Rasheka Gaines Cheryl Young Rebekah Angel Rich Baker Katie Brown Camilla Chaplin Smart Mindy Clark Angie Herring Stephanie Heyman Jessica Johnson Jenny Robbins Michael Zachary Tina Corbin Linda Turner.
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Daniel Smith
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Anita Clark
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Rusty Scott
Stephanie Smith
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Eileen Harris
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Rasheka Gaines
Cheryl Young
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Rebekah Angel
Rich Baker
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Camilla Chaplin-Smart
Mindy Clark
Angie Herring
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Jessica Johnson
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Michael Zachary
Ridge Spring
Tina Corbin
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Aiken Newcomers Club January Luncheon Announces Speaker
The Aiken Newcomers' Club will host a January luncheon on Tuesday January 10 2017 at Newberry Hall with doors at 930 am. The $15 meal is paid by cash or check. Dr JoAnne Saunders from the Center for African American History Art and Culture will discuss the center's educational mission and Aiken's diversity. Reservations due by noon January 5 via newcomers29803gmail.com or by phone to Sandy Byrd 803-643-7059 for A L and Kathleen Ford 803-514-2906 for M Z. leave name and phone.
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