United Way Honors Its Volunteers At Aiken Event
The United Way of Aiken County held its annual meeting and awards dinner at Houndslake Country Club honoring volunteers led by Harriet Skinner named Volunteer of the Year. Skinner, a longtime board member, was lauded for her Rotary and Department of Social Services work.
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Aiken County
Aiken
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United Way Board
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Charlotte Lunsford-Berry
United Way of South Carolina
Aiken Standard
Scott Hunter
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Obituary notices for Marie Jernigan and Nettie Arnold
Obituary notices list Marie Jernigan of North Augusta and Nettie Arnold of Fort Myers Florida. The notices appear on page 2B with brief memorial details and funeral information.
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Marie Jernigan
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Nettie Arnold
Fort Myers
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Georgia Lottery Draw Report for Thursday
Georgia Thursday draw results list Cash 3 Midday numbers 6 7 4 and 3 Evening numbers 4 5 2, Cash 4 and Pantary 5 show a mix of digits including 8 27 31 93 95, with Pantary 16 73. Players are advised to check tickets against official results.
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Weeks Room opens at Aiken Museum to honor former Mayor Weeks
The Aiken County Museum dedicates a Weeks room on February 21 to honor H. Odell Weeks, mayor of Aiken for 40 years. The exhibit includes his desk, pictures, book cases, and a moving letter he wrote for a laid off employee. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 2 pm.
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Aiken
Holbrook Wyman
Weeks
Miles
Burglary Suspect Captured in Valley After Escape
A Gloverville man, David Hightower, 41, was arrested for a Ludlow Lake Road home burglary. He escaped custody for four hours during transport in Gloverville and was quickly recaptured by Aiken County deputies and North Augusta Public Safety. Bloodhounds aided the search as officers cordoned Myrtle Street area and checked vehicles and residences.
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Man Captured After Escape Charge and Burglary Counts Near Housing Project
Eyewitnesses report Gata entering a car near a housing project as roadblock was lifted around 3 pm. He was arrested at 5:20 pm by sheriff's deputies on Old Storm Branch Road. Lt. Frank says Hightower face 15 years minimum with recent burglary charges. Held at Aiken County Detention Center charged with escape, 19 burglary counts and 19 grand larceny counts.
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Gambling fight to begin in South Carolina Senate
Lawmakers and activists clash over banning the nearly $2 billion video gambling industry as the Senate inches toward a filibuster led by John Land and Glenn McConnell. Supporters cite past referendums and court rulings, while opponents press for continued payouts amid a stalled effort.
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Manning
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Ernie Passailaigue
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McConnell
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Beasley
Ryberg optimistic about bill on video poker
State Sen. Greg Ryberg attended a meeting of the Aiken County Republican Party where a 14 year old letter begged him to vote against video poker to save families. The youth blamed the game for broken homes and said it robs people of essentials, and Ryberg called the letter persuasive about the issue.
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Aiken County
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Ryberg
Ben Caldwell
Aiken truck overturns alters Augusta traffic
A tanker truck carrying liquid nitrogen overturned on Laney Walker Boulevard on the Georgia side of the Savannah River, prompting detours in Augusta. Driver Lane R. Spurlock escaped injury after a cracked seam leaked the chemical into the air. he was checked at a hospital and released.
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Georgia
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Richmond County Emergency Services
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Lane R. Spurlock
Lovers Lane
Columbia Nitrogen Road
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