Flags to presented to Aiken sister cities in 1997 exchange
A hand quilt flag featuring the City of Aiken emblem will replace the 1997 Orvieto gift and will also be sent to Shoalhaven Australia. Paula Brown of the Carolina Pine Quilters notes the 18 month effort and Donna Powers explains two embroidery methods. Dr. Robert Alexander leads the 30 member delegation to Orvieto for a March 7 flag presentation with an art exhibit to follow.
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City of Aiken
Carolina Pine Quilters
Aiken
Orvieto
Italy
Paula Brown
Shoalhaven
Australia
Donna Powers
Carolina Pine
Robert Alexander
USC Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
City of
San Giovanni
al Beyer
Leslie Alexander
Alexander
Livio Valentini
John Moore
LA Paula Brown
Benny Kania
George Custodi
Partners In Friends
June Yarborough
Jean Fricke
Man Held at Knife Point in Bradley Lane Home Burglary
An attempted home invasion on Bradley Lane left a resident tied on the floor after a suspect put a knife to his throat and warned of killing the mother if police were contacted. The home was ransacked but nothing stolen. No arrests yet.
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Bradley Lane
Richland County
Aiken
Georgia
Kershaw Street
Education Oversight Committee Finds Unfair EOC Exam Questions
The Education Oversight Committee endorses a report on the new high school exit exam for tenth graders. It notes some questions are unfair and should be revised before April, as officials emphasize collaboration to fix issues and ensure students have learned the material.
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Education Oversight Committee
Jim Foster
State Department of Education
EOC
Wen
PACT
Midland Valley High School
Margaret Mullen
Midland Valley
Mullen
Roberson
Foster
Ice storm costs local agencies over $3 million
The January ice storm drove costs above three million for local governments DOT and cooperatives in Aiken County. County Administrator Clay Killian cites debris disposal and EMS responses as major factors with equipment use and overtime totaling 176000 in the county 400000 in the city of Aiken and 62000 in North Augusta as of January 29. FEMA disaster declaration covered 17 counties with a briefing on financial aid set for Aiken County chambers. no individual assistance expected.
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Julie Thomas
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
DOT
Aiken County
Clay Killian
Killian
Sheriff’s Department
EMS
Aiken
North Augusta
South Carolina
FEMA
Paul Matthews
Two Lexington Residents Extradited in Aiken Narcotics Bust
Luther Williams 57 and Christa Williams 55 of 466 Pond Branch Road Lexington were extradited from Polk County Florida to Aiken after an undercover operation. Luther Williams faces meth trafficking and distribution near a school charges while Christa Williams is charged with meth possession. The street value of seized drugs is estimated at 5 000 to 6 000 dollars.
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Lexington County
City of Aiken
Aiken
Luther Williams
Christa Williams
Pond Branch Road
Lexington
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Polk County
Florida
Aiken Standard Fishing Tips for Sunday Morning
Readers learn essential advice to title Sunday morning fishing trips with hints on gear timing and location. The piece compiles practical tips and local spots, guiding anglers toward a successful early catch.
Women's hoops USC Aiken hosts North Florida in key matchup
The USC Aiken Lady Pacers welcome the nationally ranked University of North Florida for a weekend women’s basketball clash. The article also lists local lottery numbers and city features for Aiken, noting February is Wisdom month and highlighting city pride.
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USC Aiken Lady Pacers
University of North Florida
Aiken
Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Information
The notice lists publisher contact Scott B. Hunter and office details for Aiken Standard. It includes mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with weekly, biweekly, and monthly options and out of county mail pricing. It also provides delivery problem numbers and service hours.
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Scott B. Hunter
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Aiken SC
P.O. Box
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Howard Mill Road
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Sands of Calls
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