Butler runs for Aiken County Sheriff in Democratic bid
Aiken Department of Public Safety veteran Donald E. Butler announced at a 10 a.m. press conference in County Council Chambers his bid to become Aiken County Sheriff. He will run in the Democratic primary against Neil Britt with Michael Hunt and Jody Rowland in GOP contending for the seat. Butler proposes an open door policy and programs including more deputies a women’s auxiliary mounted patrol and a resident deputy plan to place deputies in outlying areas.
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North Aiken YMCA Support Urged by Local Caller
A reader urges the Aiken Standard to report on bringing a North Aiken YMCA to the area around the interstate. The note argues the north needs facilities to ease southside congestion and split amenities across the county, inviting comments via Talkback or email.
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Burns Night celebrates Scottish heritage in Aiken
The St Andrews Society of Aiken held its third annual Burns Night at the Aiken Municipal Center honoring Robert Burns 244th birthday. Members including Mike Walker and Star Lakavage attended from Knoxville, with officers announced and traditional songs and bagpipe performances concluding with a ceremonial haggis parade and Scotch blessing.
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History professor explains Aiken northern migration roots
USC Aiken history professor Dr. Jim Farmer spoke to the Aiken Kiwanis about how northern travelers began visiting the area soon after the Civil War. He outlined three draws weather exotic appeal and cheap land and noted local druggist E J C Wood marketed Aiken as a health resort to lure residents north for their pulmonary problems.
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Aiken sergeant urges home fire safety measures
Aiken Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bob Besley urged residents to install detectors alarms and sprinklers after four Woodside Plantation fires. He cited rapid spread noting a three story home burned within minutes despite a neighbor reporting the fire and said sprinklers could have kept the blaze in check and alarms could have alerted residents earlier.
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Blackville man sought on kidnapping and assault charges
Randy Chavis, 44, of Honeysuckle Road, is wanted by the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office on kidnapping and assault with intent to kill charges. Described as 5'11", 180 pounds with very short hair, last seen at his home near 4 pm Thursday wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt. Call (808) 541-1078 or (808) 541-1080 with tips.
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