Conoly to Tell His Side at Grievance Hearing
Former Aiken Department of Public Safety lieutenant Frank Conoly will present his account at a grievance hearing on February 25 at 9 a.m. at the City of Aiken Municipal Building. He was fired after a January incident involving LaPrell Drumming and her sister Tammy, who allege he assaulted them and used a police baton and mace.
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Obituary Notices for Alberta Shedrick and Clearwater Stephens
Death notices for Alberta Shedrick of Clearwater and North Angust resident Clearwater Grant Stephens appear on page 2B obituary notices. The brief notices record their passing and identify their names and locations for readers.
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Georgia Lottery Results and Draw Details
Tuesday's winning numbers reported for Cash 3 Midday and Evening along with Big Game and Big Money Ball results. Numbers listed include Cash 3 Midday 3 2 4 and Evening 53 6 Cah 95 96 Pantang 6 2 12 15 19 85. Big Game draws show 3 13 27 90 44 with Big Money Ball 27. Visit www.aikenstandard.com for full results.
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Officials warn of SS scam hits South Carolina
A scam promising access to a bogus Social Security trust fund has prompted a formal investigation by the IRS and Social Security in Aiken County. Dozens of people lined up to obtain earnings summaries, paying $100 to scam operators who promise refunds, with officials warning no refunds exist and the fraud appears limited to South Carolina so far.
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Engineers bring comical science show to Kennedy Middle School
Savannah River Site engineers Michele Bullington and Joe Shappell led National Engineers Week activities at Kennedy Middle School. Seventh graders built PBJ sandwiches to explore design, efficiency, and quality, racing in a 45 second assembly line and discussing real world engineering concepts.
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Brandon Upson
Gibert Kennedy
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SRS Solid Waste Division
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Sally Ferriter
Sparse Snow Brief Covers Wagener Residents
Snow fell in Wagener with roofs and ground lightly coated while rural areas saw slight accumulation. Audrey Spradley notes minimal impact at her day care. meteorologist Chuck Hunter calls it a light mix of sleet and a few flakes with little expectation for more.
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Sheriff Faces Criticism Over Law Enforcement Response
Aiken County Council member Willar Hightower accused Sheriff Howard Sellers of making excuses and failing to respond to calls from certain citizens during a council meeting. Connie Mitchell described thefts on Ascanga Lake Road and said she received limited help, while the sheriff noted an ongoing investigation and manpower shortages.
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Jim) Kangas
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Aiken County raises telephone tolls and approves center budget
The Aiken County Council approved an eight cent per month increase in telephone toll charges to 60 cents a month to fund a $1 million upgrade of county communications gear. They also advanced the Matte C Hall Health Care Center budget with a $6 daily room rate rise. The vote backed banning alcohol at official functions, and passed a $5 per visit inmate medical fee with one dissent.
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Woman escapes attempted sexual assault in home burglary
An Aiken County woman woke to a man unbuckling his pants during a 3 a.m. break in on Surrey Race Road. She chased him out, cut her arm on a broken window, and was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Center before being released. The suspect, described as a white male 18 to 25, 5 feet 1 inch, 155 pounds, wore a dark cap and blue jeans and fled in a blue or green pickup. Authorities seek tips at 642-1761 or Crime Stoppers at 642-1798.
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