Aiken County Tightens Bar Hours After Violations
County Planning officials told owners of The Shack about violations and deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office were called when the club failed to comply. The office logged 121 calls to The Spot and 53 to The Shack in four years, including two shootings at The Spot. The council backed a second reading to require bars outside city limits to close by 2 am with final reading in March.
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Roundup to Begin March 13 Amid Warrants Push
Police outline a March 13 roundup starting 8:15 a.m. to locate suspects with pending warrants. Lt David Turne urges residents to call Hembree by March 13 to verify warrants and aid tips as the department plans a post roundup drive to capture remaining offenders. Karen Daily can be reached at kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
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Hembree
Pumner
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
District weighs nurse retirements and teacher contracts amid budget cuts
Aiken district leaders discuss prioritizing displaced employees with contracts as retirements rise. Board chair Christine Harkins notes the need reports on available positions and cites budget cuts complicating retirements. Debate includes potential class size changes and a five day furlough option, with 65 percent of funding directed to the classroom.
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Christine Harkins
Bill Burkhalter
Everitt
Aiken
S.C
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Evans Ga man convicted in double murder case
Linda Williams, a paraprofessional, was killed with her husband in Sumter National Forest. Police say the couple were strangled and burned in their van to look like an accident. Williams took out 584000 life insurance shortly before the murders. he faced trial on murder charges and remained released on bond until the case concluded.
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Linda Williams
Sumter National Forest
Williams
Evans, Ga
Augusta Technical Institute
Have a Heart Heartworm Clinic Saturday at Veterinary Services
The 9th annual Have a Heart Heartworm Clinic is Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1721 Whiskey Road. The $15 fee benefits the American Cancer Society and no registration is needed. For details call 648-5489 or visit the site.
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American Cancer Society
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