Aiken PD blotter reports spray paint vandalism and drunken conduct
Police blotter items note a Richland Avenue business vandalized by spray paint Tuesday night. Aiken man arrested for disorderly conduct Friday after being drunk with a beer at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office parking lot. Williston and Greenwood men arrested for driving under the influence on Whiskey Road Friday. A purse stolen from an Aiken woman at Publix on East Gate Drive Thursday. An Aiken woman arrested for open container and no driver’s license Thursday morning. Local author Isabel Vandervelde to speak Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Aiken Regional Library with a book signing to follow.
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Butler & Butler Closes as HIATT Associates Liquidates Assets
Butler & Butler Inc. ceases operations and works with Hiatt Associates PC to settle affairs. Due to limited funds, the firm pays vendors only a partial percentage of amounts owed. Mike Butler, a former owner, led the company and once directed Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness.
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AARP Chapter to Meet Monday in Aiken
The Aiken area AARP chapter will hold its monthly meeting Monday at 3 p.m. in the South Aiken Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Guest speaker Greg Paschal of Edward Jones will discuss Long Term Care and planning for self care. Call John Callan at 648-8960 for details.
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Georgia lottery Friday drawing results summary
Friday Georgia lottery results list winning numbers for Cash 3 Midday 6 6 8 Cash 3 Evening 7 1 3 Cash 4 5 9 3 9 Fantasy 8 9 18 19 30 Big Game 1 9 23 39 41 with a Powerball style share value 15.
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Playhouse Auditions For How the Other Half Loves
The Aiken Community Playhouse opens auditions for Alan Ayckbourn comedy How the Other Half Loves. Casting three men and three women aged 20 to 40, no prior experience required. Backstage and tech crew sought. performances run three weekends starting March 10 under director Muriel Cooney.
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South Carolina Tops in School Accountability in National Review
The Fordham Foundation report The State of State Standards 2000 names South Carolina among leaders in standards based reform across math science English history and geography. Aiken County officials cite alignment with state gains as local progress improves from a D to a B while Alabama California North Carolina and Texas also receive praise. The online copy is at edexcellence net.
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Bill to split USC system dies in committee
Legislation to dissolve the University of South Carolina system failed to advance. Lawmakers planned discussion later this month. USC Aiken officials said separation not sought, favoring broader trustee involvement across campuses. Spartanburg campus seeks faster funds and improved records and computer access.
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Scammers Target Local Residents With Nigerian Government Ruse
Aiken County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a scam claiming to be from the federal government of Nigeria. A local recipient was asked for bank details to release supposed trapped funds. Lt. Michael Frank urges against sharing bank or credit information, noting similar schemes in the region.
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Welcome Baby program seeks volunteers for mother support
The Mental Health Association seeks volunteers for its Welcome Baby program in Aiken county. Trained volunteers visit new mothers in hospital then at home weeks later and at four months to share information, aid, and friendship. A SC United Way grant funds home visits and a welcome basket. training runs Jan 15–22 at the association. call 641 4164 to learn more.
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