Recidivist drug dealer receives 20 year prison term
Aiken County man Joe Lark Williams Jr. pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine base second offense and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He also received 15 years concurrent for distribution within a half mile of a school. The defendant, 31, known as Jo Jo, has prior drug convictions and now has two strikes on his record.
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Achieve Fitness Opens With $10 Month Membership Offer
Achieve Fitness at 401 Silver Bluff Road unveils a family centered gym in the former Club Fitness building. A banner promotes a $10 month to month rate for the first 500 signups with $69 down and includes access to the main floor only plus upcoming cardio cinema total sports theater and kids room.
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Promotions Offer At 401 Silver Bluff Road
A local promotion invites the first 500 customers to join a $10 month to month membership for the life of the membership. Hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information.
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Council denies property removal from historic district
Aiken City Council unanimously refused Joy Fogarty's bid to remove her Highland Park Drive home from the Historic Overlay District citing bad precedent and district fabric concerns. The DRB denied the request, while the Planning Commission had approved it 4-3 last month.
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Aiken man charged after Alfred Street shooting
Aiken Public Safety issued an arrest warrant for 24 year old Leviel Priester for assault and battery with intent to kill after a 25 year old man Rahmel Oliver was shot on Alfred Street. Priester surrendered within an hour of his photo airing and was held for bond. Witnesses described a confrontation and a brief struggle before the gun was fired.
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Aiken County Museum to Host February Lecture Series
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum announce a February 2010 lecture series starting Tuesday the 2nd. Walt Joseph speaks on the Savannah River Plant, Dr Delina Hicks on Aiken's Winter Colony, and Lynne Katonak on the Winter Colony builders. Registration opens January 4 with $25 members and $30 nonmembers.
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Catholic Women Host Card Party at St Marys Church
The St Marys Catholic Church women host an annual card party on Saturday February 13 from 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m in St Angela Fellowship Hall. A light lunch with homemade desserts is served. Admission is 8 with proceeds aiding Aiken charities. Reserve tables by February 10 via 648-5569 or 648-8671.
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