Vandals spray paint Woodruff Drugs. youths charged
Six young men were caught in the act of graffiti at Woodruff Drugs early Saturday. Officers found paint on hands and two empty cans. three 16 year olds and a 15 year old were released to parents while two 17 year olds were jailed for malicious injury to real property. Two suspects at Wal-Mart faced trespassing and marijuana possession. one man was wanted on narcotics charges.
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Woodruff
Mitchell Shopping Center
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Wal-Mart
Moncks Corner
Aiken County Neighbors Highlighted in Southern Living
The February Southern Living feature centers on artist Jim Harrison and notes local spots such as the Carolina Collection and the Denmark Diner. The piece profiles Denmark’s community scene and regional attractions.
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Aiken County
Denmark
Jim Harrison
Fraud charges filed against Aiken man indicted
An Aiken man is indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud counts related to a 1995 loan. Pearlie Robinson Ill faces potential fines up to 1 million dollars and a possible 30 year sentence for bank lending violations. The indictment alleges false information used with Security Federal Bank and the use of his father’s name and Social Security number on a personal financial statement. A second count accuses use of an unauthorized element.
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Pearlie Robinson
US District Court
Robin
Habitat dedicates new home in Aiken with community support
Aiken Habitat for Humanity invites the public to the dedication of a 1100 square foot three bedroom home at 1344 Representative Drive on Sunday at 3 pm. The house honors Ms. Lynn Wade and her three daughters, funded by Depot Food Stores charity golf tournament and built with ACHFH, St. John's United Methodist Church, and volunteers.
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Habitat For Humanity
Representative Drive
Aiken
Depot Food Stores
Lynn Wade
ACHFH
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Aiken County
Habitat
Three Tenors Display at USC Aiken Etherredge Center
The Etherredge Center lower gallery hosts a collection titled The Over-30 Tenors featuring signed opera photographs donated by the late Madaline Carpenter. About 20 prints are on display with 15 from visiting opera singers, framed by Tom Abbott of Southside Gallery. The collection spans over 15 years and includes a Caruso sketch.
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University of South Carolina
Aiken
Etherredge Center
University
Madaline Carpenter
Tom Abbott
Southside Gallery
Harrie Carpenter
Carpenter
Metropolitan Opera
Marti Constatinho
Enrico Caruso
Jessye Norman
Ron Baxley
Rex. Jon Van Deventer Installed at First Presbyterian
The Rex. Jon Van Deventer, 38, will be formally installed as Associate Minister at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Aiken on January 24 at 4 p.m. He comes from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Whiteville, North Carolina, and is a Charleston area native and Union Theological Seminary graduate. His installation sermon will be by his father, Rev. Barry Van Deventer, Presbytery Executive for the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery. The church sits at Barnwell and Laurens Streets. Dr. William Johnston is senior minister.
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Rex
Jon van Deventer
First Presbyterian Church
Rex. van Deventer
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Whiteville
N.C
Charleston
Presbyterian College
Union Theological Seminary
Jan
Aiken
van Deventer
First Presbyterian
William Johnston
Authors discuss Civil War life at Aiken symposium
University of South Carolina Aiken hosted the Authors of the Confederate Era Symposium featuring seven writers on Civil War topics. John Hammond Moore described life in South Carolina during the war with new freedoms for Blacks and women and stories from letters found in six depositories.
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Robert E. Lee
Lee
University of South Carolina Aiken
John Hammond Moore
South Carolina
Charleston
Moore
University of South Carolina
South Carolina Historical
Independent Voter Questions Clinton Impeachment Impact
A reader’s handwritten note asked if Clinton can fulfill the U S presidency over the next twenty four months regardless of removal, censure, or impeachment. The writer, an independent citizen, voices concern about leadership and accountability.
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Clinton
United States of America
Presidents as chief executives in today’s political climate
Carl Langley reflects on whether occupying the White House changes politics or the economy. He notes Clinton's address and draws a parallel to Reagan while suggesting presidents may be less indispensable than believed. The piece moves to a Montana rights issue at Denny’s, citing a no pork request and a $1 million suit by Abdussalam Sipes and Clarence Watson.
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White House
Clinton
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Hollywood
Republic
Willy
Montana Human Rights Bureau
Denny's
Human Rights Nannies
Billings
Abdussalam Sipes
Clarence Watson
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Aiken County Recreation Center
Columbia
Recreation Center
Wagener
Primos Pro
Wagener Fire Department
299 Park Street
S.C
N.E
City Council of
New Ellenton
Civic Center
Choral Society
Ridge Choral Society
Batesburg-Leesville High School
Son
Security Federal Bank
By Loren Schneider
Ginny Southworth
Bill
Carl Langley
Langley
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