Aiken County police blotter notes multiple local thefts and breakins
The Aiken County Sheriff Office investigates a vacant mobile home fire on Shiloh Heights Road with no power at the time. Burglary and larceny reported on Inca Road Wagoner, Pinecrest Drive Belvedere, Oak Grove Road, Veterans Road, Horizon Street, and York Street. Items stolen include a gun, car phone, electronics, furniture, cash from Burger King, and other valuables. An entry at Aiken High School involved a Geo Tracker with the top peeled back. Updated 1/28/98.
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Aiken County
Aiken High School
York Street
Starvin Marvin
Fifth grader and librarian inspire tech reception at SCETY
Andrew Walker and Andrea Ralston of Aiken Elementary join Columbia delegates for a 5 to 7 p.m. reception at the SCETY facility on George Rogers Boulevard to celebrate a new computer based weather station.
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Andrew Walker
Andrea Ralston
Aiken Elementary
Columbia
Aiken County
George Rogers Boulevard
School Board Honored as Students Recognized in January Event
Aiken County Board of Education members and top students Brian Hunter and Julie Ann Thome were spotlighted at a brief board meeting honoring January as School Board Recognition Month. Each member received a student artist gift, including Lauren Lamar and Brock Bass presents from several district schools.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Board of Education
South Aiken High School
Brian Hunter
Julie Ann Thome
Hunter
South Carolina
Miss Thome
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Lauren Lamar
Paul Knox Middle
Sheran Proctor
Glover Hickson
Mabry McGregor
Aiken Ele
Vets Park boosters plan public rally at USCA
Boosters of the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park announce a free rally at the University of South Carolina Aiken on Saturday February 7 at 2 PM. Attendees will hear from Aiken County Attorney Bob Bell and others about fundraising for the $200000 project and brick purchases start at $100.
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Vets Park
Usca
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken County
Bob Bell
Aiken High School
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwa
Ter
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Bill Shepherd
Ed Hammons
Marine Corps
Water Board meeting sparks dispute over legality
Gene Crawford criticizes recent actions by New Ellenton water commissioners as illegal. He says a meeting was held while he was out of town and accuses the panel of circumventing public notice. He cites questionable spending including a Ford truck purchase funded from the Water Commission contingency account. Crawford was the only attendee at the meeting and vows to block the ouster made by Sanders and Griffin until a public meeting occurs.
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New Ellenton
Gene Crawford
Crawford
Commission
Water Commission
Sanders
Griffin
Water Commission Faces Truck Purchase Dispute
Crawford accuses Sanders and Griffin of buying two new Water Commission trucks without proper approval or budget entries. He notes a $15,068.60 expenditure for one truck on December 16, 1997, and criticizes lack of bylaws and damaged Cedar Creek water line.
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Crawford
Commission
Cedar Creek
Four Honored At Hitchcock Rehab Annual Meeting
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center recognized four staff members at its 46th annual meeting. Rhett Sinclair named 1997 Board Member of the Year for five years of service. Judy Willing chosen Therapist of the Year for 30 years of devotion and patient encouragement. Lynn Sanders received Staff Member of the Year for handling many calls and clients with composure. Chuck Ross named Volunteer of the Year for dedication and fundraising effort.
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Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Rhett Sinclair
Judy Willing
Lynn Sanders
Chuck Ross
Sinclair
Hitchcock
Jane Boston
Ms. Willing
Ms. Boston
Sharon Taylor
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Burger King
Whiskey Road
Dow Jones
At&t
BellSouth
Carolina
Ces
Coca-Cola
DuPont
GE Wa
Intel
IBM
Kimberly-Clark
McDonalds
Nations Bank
Owens-Corning
Palfed
Scana
Wachovia
Bradley
Savannah River
Chriswell
Old Nations Bank
Rutland Drive
CVS/Revco
Hammons
Richland Avenue
Agricultural Services Center
Water Board
Hitchcock Rehab
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