Leavelle McCampbell School Dominates Group I Spelling Bee
Skylar Kernaghan of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School wins Group I spelling title for the second year, with Jaelyn Richardson of Aiken Elementary second and Simon Berry of Schofield Middle School third. They will represent Group I at the Aiken County event February 2 at 7 p.m. Also, Smoking Stacks in Aiken led by Jeff Smith and Larry Bowling named South Carolina State Champion barbecue team after a year with top scoring among 300 teams in SCBA contests.
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Aiken County
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Jeff Smith
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SCBA
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Trenton
Gary Taylor
Lexington
Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Aiken teen charged in attempted armed robbery
Antonio De Vonte Jackson aged 17 was charged Monday with attempted armed robbery, attempted murder and multiple firearm counts after a Sunday evening robbery at 1110 Richland Ave E. He produced a black handgun, fired at the clerk, then fled on foot. Bloodhound tracking led to his location and weapon recovery. Investigators seek links to prior City of Aiken robberies.
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Aiken Bloodhound
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Groups honor King by helping the community
ACTS opened its office for volunteers on Martin Luther King Jr Day with help from Alpha Kappa Alpha and Aiken Selects basketball players. Rosa Ishmal organized clothing as members spoke on service’s founding philosophy and the day’s impact. About 60 volunteers aided clients, with plans to watch Selma to gain historical context.
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Aiken
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Toney
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Aiken Athletic Group
Hall
Dr. King
Karen Perry
ACTS
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Langley Dam funding may be deferred by county council
Aiken County Council is not expected to vote on final readings for extra Langley Dam assessment and repair funding. County Administrator Clay Killian says total costs could exceed the already approved $300,000 as officials monitor the century-old dam after a November leak.
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Aiken County Council to Meet on Budget and Purple Heart Resolution
Aiken County Council holds a 7 p.m. meeting at the Government Center to discuss design funding and potential final costs for a dam project, plus using Capital Project Sales Tax dollars for repairs. The agenda includes a resolution to proclaim Aiken County a Purple Heart County honoring military members and families.
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Leaders gather in Atlanta to celebrate MLK 8A
A diverse gathering in Atlanta marked MLK Day 8A with speeches and community outreach. Organizers highlighted civil rights milestones and urged ongoing service, inviting local groups, students, and residents to participate in renewed volunteer efforts.
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SCORE to host monthly business seminars in Aiken
SCORE will offer free small business seminars at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce starting later this month with sessions on Improving Your Business Website Preparing Your Business for Sale Competitive Advantage and Buyer Behavior and Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance. Sessions run 930 to 1130 am on January 23 February 27 March 27 and April 24. Attendees can register via the chamber site or by phone.
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