BB gun on school grounds triggers detentions at Aiken High
Two Aiken High School students were detained after a BB pistol was found in a backpack on campus. One student admitted firing at a classmate on the bus while another was accused of holding the weapon for a peer. Both suspects faced weapon charges. one also faced assault and battery. The shooting victim reported being struck on the bus and treated for a head injury. Meanwhile a 37 year old Monetta woman was detained after allegedly assaulting and choking her 15 year old nephew over stolen marijuana. She faced related charges as the guardian. Authorities are also investigating a hit and run on Carline Road near Burnettown that left a pedestrian hospitalized.
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Detention Center Bookings List January 28
Individuals arrested and charged at the Doris C. Gravatt Detention Center for Jan 28 are listed with charges including assault and battery, weapons or drug offenses, and traffic violations. Some may have been released on bond.
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Windy mild weather as storms threaten the area
The National Weather Service issues a wind advisory from 11 a.m. to 6 a.m. with winds 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. A late day to evening storm system may bring isolated tornado risk and damaging winds while rainfall stays light around a quarter to a half inch. Highs near the mid to upper 70s give way to cooler, dry conditions by weekend.
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Aiken
Willcox Hotel Hosts Notable Guests and Community Events
The Willcox Hotel in Willcox highlights its historic guests including Winston Churchill and Count Folke Bernadotte. It emphasizes community influence with cooking classes art exhibits and events. A Willcox food truck parks Fridays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UPS Corporate Offices and donates 10 percent of gross sales to United Way.
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Willcox
UPS
Golds Gym
S. Centennial Ave
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Burglaries, thefts and vehicle break-ins reported in Aiken area
A missing heating and air conditioner unit was reported on Union Street. An unknown man stole a vacuum cleaner and beer from Walmart on Richland Avenue. A second shoplifting occurred at Walmart on Whiskey Road with three men. one wore a jacket from a rack. Burglaries were reported on Arbute Street Graniteville Augusta Road Beech Island Lincoln Avenue Aiken Joyner Pond Road Aiken. Vehicle break-ins occurred on Will Allen Drive Jackson and Wire Road Aiken. A golf cart was stolen from US 78 Willis ton.
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Bill Murray Visits The Willcox in Aiken
Actor Bill Murray toured The Willcox in Aiken during a fall visit. He explored the Roosevelt suite without an overnight stay. Murray’s interest tied to his Hyde Park on Hudson role as Franklin D. Roosevelt and the hotel’s history. Officials noted his friendliness and guest service efforts. The Willcox sits at 100 Colleton Ave. SW.
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