Police seek new leads in Jessica Carpenter case sketch released
The Aiken Department of Public Safety released a composite sketch of a white male seen near the Speedway store on York Street and Rutland Drive the day of 17 year old Jessica Carpenter's death. He is described 5 8 to 6 1, 180 to 200 pounds, wearing a dark shirt and shorts, white sneakers, and carrying a ledger. Citizens with information should call Det. Ray Scott at 612 7685.
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Aiken hears public on accommodations tax fate
City council and business leaders gathered Monday for a public hearing on whether to continue the three percent accommodations tax tied to city projects. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh called the session necessary for this sensitive issue as plans include Citizens Park updates and a tennis complex at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center.
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Biking to benefit others on cross country trek
David Michael Anthony, a 30 year old engineer from Newport Beach California, travels by bike with a 1240 pound cart pulling 10 thousand dollars worth of bikes to raise awareness and funds for the homeless and disaster victims. He began Feb 14 1998 and plans to return to Key West Anchorage and back to California, with a goal of passing through Aiken where he found a warm bed at a Holiday Inn Express. He aims to finish near Colorado Springs and hopes to support World Hunger Year and the Harry Chapin Food Bank.
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Internet gambling machines flagged as illegal in South Carolina
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon said Touch Easy Keno and online games are illegal under the state video gambling ban. The machines allow players to log onto the Internet or have a computer pick numbers with winnings paid back. He noted the Keno games were in at least one location.
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Patty postpones North Augusta concert for Bush inauguration
North Augusta Sandi Patty was set to sing at First Baptist Church but will perform instead at the inauguration. The concert is postponed to Thursday February 8 at 7:30 pm. Yvonne Sobel confirmed the event remains scheduled with a new date.
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State legislators return with Republicans in control for first time
The GOP now holds the State House for the first time since Reconstruction as the two year session opens. Republicans gained five seats to 69 in the House while the Senate sits 23 23, with Lt Gov Peeler breaking ties. Verne Smith switched to Republican, prompting debate over the shift and future rule changes.
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