Aiken Public Safety and Sheriff Reports Crimes and Bookings
From 7 a.m. Jan. 25 to 7 a.m. Jan. 28, Aiken agencies logged one robbery, burglaries, thefts, forgery and trespassing, plus two vandalisms and four domestic incidents. Bookings included open container and DUI for Steven Morris, disorderly conduct charges for Kenneth Walker and James Walker, no valid license for Patrick Tucker, probation violation for Oscar Shine, fraudulent checks for Joseph Walker, marijuana possession for Thomas Greco, and multiple assaults and warrants.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Detention Center
Steven Michael Morris
Aiken County Sherifff Department
Kenneth Leroy Walker
Aiken County Sherif
James Richard Walker
Shen
Randy Chester Craig
Sherif
Patrick O'Brian
Thomas Harry Greco
Aiken’ Department of Public Safety
Bond Ohoy
Sheri's
Eilis Thom
Arthur Levert Scurry
Willar
Look Hall sale sparks zoning debate in North Augusta
Residents react to a proposed sale by an investment group led by McKenney and a plan to convert Look Hall into a business under a new zoning classification. Neighbors like Carolyn Baggot worry about future owners while others question the price and potential uses such as a bed and breakfast or gas station.
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Savannah
Carolyn Baggot
McKenney
North
Planning Commission
Ed Melean
Eee Breakfast
North Augusta
Jim Baggott
Mall security vows strong shoplifting focus at Christmas
The security team led by Tonya Volk and Jim Martin emphasizes years of law enforcement experience protecting the mall. Major anchors Belk Sears and Brendles rely on their own security while mall officers detain shoplifters until ADPS arrives. Peak seasons see added officers as needed.
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Volk
Aiken
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Belk
Sears
Brendles
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Aetna
Jabe
Three Year Old Boy Beaten Allegedly. Protective Custody Involved
Legal filings allege a three year old suffered bruising and cigarette burn like marks on his body. DSS placed him in protective custody after hospital care, later returned home with his mother and her friend. EMS report cites water ingestion incident and injuries to abdomen forehead and cheek.
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Ent of Socialices
DSS
Florida
Marie Dunnam
Aiken Dss
Child Protective Services
Ms. Dunnam
Larry Harmon
EMS
Kiwanis Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Aiken
The Aiken Kiwanis Club marked Kiwanis Week with a 75th anniversary proclamation, a cake, and remarks by past presidents including Ed Becker and Jack Rankin. Mike Anaclerio, Joe DeVore, Bob Barnett, Stan Black, Arthur Rich, Nate Osbon, and Phil Polk attended.
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Scott Webs
Arenniversary
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Ed Becker
Mike Anaclerio
Joe DeVore
Bob Barnett
Jack Rankin
Stan Black
Arthur Rich
Nate Osbon
Phil Polk
Aiken Hounds Hold Hunt Ball for 75th Anniversary
The Aiken Hounds host a Hunt Ball at Joye to celebrate 75 years since the Drag began in 1914. An exhibition at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum will showcase hunting prints and engravings from Sistem Gallery in Washington, with works by notable artists including George Wright and E A T Douglas.
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Joye
William C. Whitney
Chronicle of the Horse
Thomas Hitchcock
Earl W
Hitchcock
Fox Hounds
Hitchcock ‘Woods
Hall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Whiskey Road
Dupree Place
George Wright
E.A.T. Douglas
Royal Academy
George Morland
Henry Aiken
Samuel Aiken
Henry Koehler
Seeds Hit by Space Radiation May Yield Mutations
NASA studied seeds launched aboard a Getaway Special mission in 1983 to assess radiation effects. Scientists say exposure could alter germination and create mutations, potentially aiding plant breeders in developing improved hybrids.
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NASA
Vacation warning from Mrs Grantham on travel scam danger
Mrs Grantham urges caution about free vacation pitches calling and asking for credit card numbers. She notes scammers move around, operate from home, and police and travel agencies typically hear of crimes after they occur with limited response options.
Woodside Group Donates to Community Outreach Effort
The Women of Woodside and the Woodside Plantation Activities Committee announce a $20 donation by Dangerfield to support Newcomers in Aiken volunteer education. The 100-member group plans annual community projects starting with Helping Hands and has hosted tours, speakers, CPR training, and ecology talks for Woodside residents.
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Women of
Woodside
Aiken
Woodside Plantation
Ave
Pickup crosses median in serious two vehicle crash
Colson lost control of a southbound pickup and collided with a tractor-trailer at 4 20 PM. Traffic backed up over an hour. The tractor-trailer driver James Jones 43 of Clayton Ga was uninjured. The cattle trailer was empty at the time.
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Colson
James Jones
Clayton
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