Charges dismissed against Wetherington in child sex case
North Augusta man Heath Russell Wetherington, 29, faced first degree criminal sexual conduct charges involving a 3 year old girl. Magistrate Judge Danny Lynn ruled at a Wednesday probable cause hearing there was no probable cause to proceed. The solicitor could seek a direct indictment later if evidence supports it. Wetherington was arrested Sept 2 and released on 100000 bond. case was referred to SLED due to familial connection.
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Heath Russell Wetherington
North Augusta
Magistrate Court
Danny Lynn
Lynn
Wetherington
J. Strom
Thurmond
SPCA prepares for rebuild after fire damage in Aiken
The Aiken SPCA plans to start demolition and rebuild next week after a Feb 4 fire damaged the facility. The 7800 square foot site will gain a new roof floors and updated utilities with an estimated 200000 in repairs largely covered by insurance. Pets were evacuated with over 50 adoptions since the fire and about 70 animals remain in foster care as volunteers seek more foster homes.
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SPCA
Gary Willoughby
City Annex
Aiken
PetSmart
Deaths and Funerals in Martinez and Aiken
Obituaries note the deaths of Christopher A. Martz Jr. of Martinez Georgia and Dorinda A. Carter Hubbard of Aiken. Details list surviving family and service arrangements in this regional notices column.
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Christopher A. Martz Jr
Martinez, Ga
Dorinda A. Carter Hubbard
Aiken
Emory Howell Jones Jr
Everett D. Baker
Gardeners urged to delay planting to avoid quick freezes
Warm spell tempts gardeners to start early but warning from Master Gardeners of Aiken County stresses risk of a sudden cold snap. Experts advise planting seed potatoes onions and greens now while delaying bedding plants and delicate shrubs. A presentation on late winter gardening is planned at the Aiken County Historical Museum.
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Bill Hayes
Aiken County
Palmetto Nursery & Florist
Sam Stevens
Aiken County Historical Museum
Hayes
Man Suspect in Tenn Murder Caught in North Augusta
North Augusta public safety officers and federal agents arrested Jonique Diguel Merriweather at Groves Apartments in North Augusta on charges of first degree murder in Tennessee. Authorities say Michael Bates was shot Sunday while driving on a Jackson street. An arrest warrant was issued Monday.
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North Augusta
Tennessee
Jonique Diguel Merriweather
Groves Apartments
Jackson
Michael Bates
Merriweather
Gulf Coast Regional
North Augusta men arrested after meth lab bust
Three North Augusta residents were jailed after deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office found a methamphetamine lab with a street value over 150000 dollars. Charles Patrick Dunbar 40 Kimberly Ann Hedman 25 and Dillon Lawrence Lamar 18 were charged with manufacturing meth and related offenses.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
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