Copper theft ring nabbed in North Augusta case
A North Augusta man Adrian M. Smith, 23, and accomplice Walter M. Jones, 19, face multiple counts after police linked them to stealing tens of thousands of dollars in copper wire. Smith was arrested selling stolen wiring to Augusta Steel and Metal Company. Jones remains at large. Investigators tie the pair to other thefts including over $20,000 in copper from Aiken Electric Cooperative and more than $10,000 from Graves Environmental. Police urge tips to Stacey Prince or CrimeStoppers for rewards.
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North Augusta
Adrian M. Smith
West Martintown Road
Walter M. Jones
Royalette Avenue
Richmond County
Smith
Augusta Steel and Metal Company
Gordon Highway
Augusta
Sheriff's Office
Michael Frank
Georgia
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Wagener
Ality
Aiken Electrc Cooperative
Mike Campbell
Orporate Services
Aiken
Marilyn Gerrity
Graves Environmental and Geotechnical Services
Atomic Road
Jackson
Tones
Stacey Prince
Aiken County
Battle of Aiken re-enactment slated despite rain
Re enactors prepare for delays as a 90 percent precipitation chance looms for Saturday at Powell Pond Road site. Organizers say wool uniforms lessen rain impact while gates open at 9 a m. Admission 12 dollars for adults six to eighteen free under five with free parking. Weather improves Sunday with sun and cooler highs in the sixties.
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Battle of
Aiken
Powell Pond Road
National “Weather Service
Columbia
Pete Peters
Peters
National Weather Service
Battle of Aiken
Battle Site
S.C. Highway 19
Postal worker in New Ellenton charged with mail theft
Denise Larne Key, a longtime postal worker, is charged in a one count indictment with mail theft. Prosecutors say she opened envelopes and stole items, including cash and gift cards, from mail received by customers in the New Ellenton area around November 2006 and over the holidays. Key resigned after the allegations surfaced. potential penalties include up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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New Ellenton
Denise Larne Key
U.S
Key
United States Postal Service
Office of Inspector General
Karen Daily
Aikenstandard
Art sale supports Habitat for Humanity Women Build project
Habitat for Humanity hosts a weekend art sale to raise funds for the Women Build project. At Tommie Culligan’s residence on South Boundary Avenue and York Street, framed works, prints and photography from Market Place Art and Mirrors will be available 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds are tax deductible.
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Habitat For Humanity
Tommie Culligan
South Boundary Avenue
York Street
Market Place Art and Mirrors
Newberry Street
Jackie Poth
Women Bnd Project
Culligan
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Karen Daily Star
Karen
Aikenstandard.com
Haley Hughes
Paul Walling
Mike Theberge
Battle of Aiken Grounds
Ellenton
Witer
Julie Adams
Susan Kirkpatrick Goodwin
SKG Designs
Melissa Hiner
Boxwood Interiors
Katy
Porky Bradberry
Raota Oraera
Whiskey Road
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