Aiken County approves billboard moratorium ordinance
The Aiken County Council passed on third reading a temporary moratorium on applications for freestanding signs over 32 square feet. The measure, effective Jan 7, aims to guide future zoning changes as new ordinances are developed, drawing mixed views from industry and officials.
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Shadowing Day highlights local student job shadowing
More than 400 Aiken County high school students will take part in the fifth annual Groundhog Job Shadowing Day on Thursday. The event pairs students with businesses, industries and professionals to explore work opportunities. National program started in 1998. local ACPS efforts began in 2000. For details, visit the Career Connections site or jobshadow.org. For participation, contact the Aiken Tech Prep/School-to-Work Consortium at 593-9954 ext.1259.
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Hill seeks top finish in East Coast Supercross debut
Spencer Hill of Aiken trains in Sumter ahead of his third season on the East Coast Supercross Circuit. He describes the sport as physically demanding with 20 lap main events and rough tracks as he aims for factory sponsorship and more main heat wins. Hill notes bike wear, injuries, and the need for focus and conditioning, traveling from Michigan to Florida for races. Sponsored by Aiken Motorcycle Sales, Pro-action, Tag Metals, Cogdill Racing, he credits his father George Hill as early mentor and longtime mechanic. The season opener is Feb 14 in Houston, Texas.
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Hammond Hill Skate Park set for grand opening Saturday
North Augusta gears up for the Hammond Hill Skate Park opening at 145 Cypress Drive with a 10 am ribbon cutting. The facility welcomes skaters and rollerbladers, but enforces rules on gear and behavior and will begin user fees after opening day.
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Multiple thefts and a robbery reported in Augusta area
The blotter lists thefts including CDs worth 1100 dollars and CD cases 20 dollars stolen from a pickup on Savannah River Drive. A Conifer Court bedroom larceny involved 100 dollars. a Georgia Avenue store assault led to a disorderly conduct arrest after a man cursed an employee for limiting business line use. Other incidents include a 1994 green Chrysler theft, a jewelry theft totaling about 680 dollars, a road master bike worth 100 dollars stolen on Georgetown Drive, a breach of trust case over a test drive of a blue 1987 Ford F-150, and a strong arm robbery on Weston Street with 40 dollars taken. One suspect is a Meloan, North Carolina resident. victims include a North Augusta woman and an Alpine Drive resident.
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Dogs missing after Geo Tracker theft rattles Augusta area
A 2000 Geo Tracker left running at a Southside home improvement store Saturday was stolen with four dogs inside. Two dogs, a schnauzer and a poodle, have been recovered. a poodle and a Jack Russell remain missing and were sighted near the Riverwalk. The vehicle was found at an Lake Olmstead apartment complex. No arrests. Call 642-7620 with tips.
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Rhythm of Worship and sports notes from Aiken Standard
One South Aiken High School graduate and his wife release music in Atlanta. The USCA Pacers start a weekend series against Lincoln Memorial on Friday. Saturday features sports coverage and more listings from the paper.
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City of Character February Theme: Wisdom
The city announces February’s character trait for residents with Aiken named as the month’s focus on Wisdom. Officials emphasize civic virtue and personal conduct reflecting this theme throughout community programs and events.
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Georgia Lottery Tuesday Winning Numbers Report
Georgia Lottery results list Midday Cash 3 as 9 9 4 and 4 5 3 6 for Cash 4. Evening Cash 3 is 9 4 5 and Cash 4 6 6 6 4. Fantasy 5 draws 24 5 4 20 11 with Change Game sequences P 9 3 9 5 S and E 0 5 4 4 K and W 1 0 3 0 N. Mega Millions numbers are 9 21 26 35 41 and Mega Ball 17.
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