Aiken Middle School hit list case highlights safety concerns
Aiken Public Safety reports a 12 year old student at Aiken Middle School was taken into custody after a teacher found a hit list with names and listed weapons. The minor was booked on suspicion of threatening a public official, then released. A teacher supplied the list, and witnesses said the suspect planned harm to those named.
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City Council Should Develop Better Trash Ordinances
A reader urges stronger city litter controls for Aiken citing homes placing trash days before pickup. The letter criticizes Northside spending plans, questions private development funding, and calls for better public service conduct, asking residents to share thoughts via Talkback.
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Boy on bike struck by truck in Laurens Street crash
A 10 year old boy on a bicycle was hit by a 1999 Chevrolet truck on Laurens Street in Aiken Tuesday afternoon. The child walked away with only bruises and scratches but was transported to a hospital for checks. The driver, Mary Tesemar, could not stop in time and swerved into the oncoming lane. witnesses saw the boy fly into the air. The boy was deemed at fault and the area’s 35 mph speed limit was noted.
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Top mall walkers honored at Aiken Mall program
Aiken Regional Medical Centers sponsors the Mall Walkers program at Aiken Mall where awardees Wayne Ready Fran Boyce and Lav erne Price received tote bags thermal caps umbrellas fanny packs and Tshirts. Members walk in a climate controlled safe area with lighting and a flat surface and track mileage for Foot Loot prizes. prospective walkers can sign up at the Health Information Center on Tuesdays Thursdays or Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
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Perry named to Nuclear Advisory Council
Aiken native Perry is named to the Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council, announced by Rep. David Wilkins. The council provides advice to the governor on nuclear materials and federal programs related to nuclear waste management. Perry, an Aiken County former council member from 1971 to 1999, could not be reached for comment.
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Interim sheriff reshapes Aiken patrol to boost response
Interim Sheriff Jody Rowland says shifting to three four hour patrol shifts with thirteen deputies per shift improves coverage. He cites rapid response to a Sunday kidnapping armed robbery and assault, perimeter setup, and ongoing pursuit of a second suspect as evidence of the change. Nine geographic zones may replace six to adapt to call volume.
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