Police blotter items from Sumter visitor report and local thefts
A Sumter street resident reported a $100 sock stash theft but could not confirm suspects as he was intoxicated. An Aiken man was arrested for shoplifting after dropping a $4 chicken pack in his pants. A whisky road jeweler reported a $1,400 gold chain theft with an alleged 50 year old suspect. A car valued at $1,500 was stolen from Hampton Street with the owner alleging her boyfriend as thief.
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Manager Fired From Burger King Denies Police Questioning
In a police blotter item a Burger King manager said he was not questioned in a missing funds case. He reported turning in his keys to the store the day before the incident and stated he is not involved.
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Burger King
Anole Invades Local Shop During Winter Stay
Birds and Butterflies of Aiken reports an uninvited guest, a green anole lizard, moved into the Laurens Street shop in October. Ron and Dori Brenneman observed it sipping water from the indoor fountain and appears healthy and inclined to remain through spring.
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Aiken
Laurens Street
Ron
Dori Brenneman
Orientation for Miss Aiken County pageant contestants
An orientation for the Miss Aiken County Scholarship Pageant contestants will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Holley House Richland Avenue. The event opens to single women 17 to 24 who wish to compete and includes parent attendance. More than 2000 in scholarships and the pageant proceeds March T at South Aiken High School auditorium with judges on interview talent swimsuit and evening wear. Contestants must be residents of Aiken Edgefield or Barnwell counties. For info contact Helen Still or Linda Moore.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
South Aiken High School
Aiken
Edgefield
Barnwell
Helen Still
Linda Moore
Mall seminar at Aiken Mall highlights youth career education
Aiken Mall hosts a free seminar Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. focusing on careers and higher education for youth. SIFE and USCA will offer guidance on job interviews dressing for success scholarships and financial aid with mock interviews and materials. Ron Roberts of 105 Radio to serve as master of ceremonies.
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University of South Carolina Aiken
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USCA
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105 Radio
March of Dimes WalkAmerica kickoff promotes healthier babies
At a kickoff event Beverly Burgdorf tells volunteers they face three months of pregnancy as a fundraising lead in WalkAmerica. Aiken hosts a May 2 walk to support the Campaign for Healthier Babies, part of the event's 28th year with over one million participants across 1,500 communities aiming to raise 45000. King Lawrence and daughter Sydney share the project’s importance.
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March of Dimes
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Merica
Aiken
King Lawrence
Sydney
Archaeology dig on North Augusta riverfront to study stoneware
The Georgia Archaeological Institute will start a four week dig on North Augusta riverfront to uncover late 19th century stoneware remains. A $100 introductory course offers hands on participation, with 10 spots available and lectures on alkaline glaze traditions.
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13Th Street Bridge
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George Fletcher
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Joe Holcombe
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SAHS student among S C youth cited for heroism
An 18 year old South Aiken High School honors student Brian Hunter was among a dozen youths recognized as heroes at a Lace House ceremony in Columbia. Hunter was praised for service with Habitat for Humanity Helping Hands and the Children's Place.
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Nized
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Aiken students stage Greek tragedy Antigone
The Rose Hill College sophomore class presents Sophocles Antigone at 7 pm in the campus theater 139 Laurens Street Aiken. Director Ombra Taylor describes a clash between Kreon and Antigone as the gods are invoked while four weeks of Theophany term work culminate in this unusual theatre event.
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Laurens Street
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