Fire Frustration as Family Receives Afterloss Aid
After a fire, a grieving family receives help from Red Cross volunteers who deliver four hand crocheted afghans. Salvation Army and ACTS coordinate care while Second Baptist Church members provide clothing and food, with local groups collecting more items.
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Mary Williams
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America
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Fire destroys Graniteville family home and clothing sizes listed
A fire at a Gregg Division residence in Graniteville started before 8 a.m. Wednesday when a family member tried to light the fireplace. The blaze consumed the home and belongings including apparel sizes for each family member. Donations are welcomed at the Smith-Hazel Center, 400 Kershaw St, open daily with hours listed.
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Dale Mills
Gregg
Graniteville
Mary
Arthur Jr
Donna
Ms. Gyles
Smith-Hazel Center
Kershaw St
Town Seeks Sewer Fees in New Ellenton Court Case
Four New Ellenton residents facing sewer bill complaints appeared before Magistrate Judge Max Meek Sr. The town prosecutes Dixon Oswald Whitson and Fleming for unpaid sewer charges. Former council member Henry Rowland testified on policy history as Judge Meek prepares a late month ruling.
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New Ellenton
Max Meek Sr
DR. Dixon
Ricky Oswald
David Whitson
Betty Fleming
Meek
Gary Smith
Dixon
Whitson
Commission of Public Works
City Grievance Hearing Set After Patterson Incident
ADPS reports place Patterson at 500 block Whiskey Road SE at 3 30 pm Sunday with Conoly listed as the victim at police headquarters. City Manager LeDuc cites ongoing SLED probe and potential charges as delaying comment. Conoly plans a formal grievance over his firing with a hearing likely within two weeks. The Aiken Standard has filed FOI requests. ADPS has 15 days to respond.
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Conoly
Patterson
Whiskey Road SE
Aiken
Roger LeDuc
Sled
Condy
Stanley Quarles
City Hall
Quarles
Aiken Standard
ADPS
Lawmakers Deny Buck-Passing on Auto Property Taxes
Brown denies state lawmakers shifting blame for high car taxes. Officials insist no state funds come from auto property taxes. Commission aims to frame the issue for this session and push merit of a $65. million seniors tax cut.
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Brown
Commission
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