Two in critical condition after head-on crash
Two Aiken County men remained in critical condition after a late Tuesday head-on crash on Gregg Highway near Aiken. Dominique O Connell 19 of Graniteville drove a 1988 Dodge and was flown to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. David Lee Robinson 2004 Honda driver from Aiken also was flown to MCG. The crash prompted air transport requests. the state reconstruction team arrived as investigators probe possible charges.
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South Aiken ROTC cadets shine in pass in review
South Aiken Naval NJROTC cadets staged a pass in review in the school gym with cadets Catherine and Christian standing out. Army veteran Darren Pate praised their effort and shared pride in their practice and values. School leaders Dr. Beth Everitt and Principal Dr. Jan Nashatker lauded the unit’s service and discipline.
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St Marys Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week
St Mary Help of Christians School marks Catholic Schools Week with events led by Principal Peggy Wertz. About 260 students and 400 parents attended a pancake breakfast, with sessions planned to discuss the school’s direction. Activities included hats to teachers, a student liturgy, Blessing of the Throats, and a student appreciation day. Open house is today and a student appreciation day Friday.
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Wagener man charged with impersonating a deputy at nightclub
A Wagener man, Christopher W. Jackson, 27, was arrested by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office for impersonating a law enforcement officer. He allegedly claimed to be a narcotics investigator at an Aiken night club on November 17. A woman later returned his wallet to him, prompting the Tuesday arrest. Jackson posted bond from the Aiken County Detention Center.
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Woman charged with arson in Graniteville house fire
Tina M. Cowin 38 of Bristol Drive Graniteville was arrested on second degree arson charges after a Bristol Drive fire damaged a second floor bedroom. Firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after 7 p.m. deputies say she borrowed a lighter before fleeing. Cowin previously convicted in 2007 of second degree arson for setting a mobile home fire on Rosemary Street in North Augusta. She remains at the Aiken County detention center.
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Aiken man arrested again for voyeurism after stalking victim
Willie Albert Mathis Jr. 36, of Palm Drive, was arrested after a 47 year old woman reported a man peering into her window at Crosland Park. Police tracked him across fields and woods, finding him sleeping at his home with his wife confirming the jacket near the victim’s home.
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Teenager Arrested in Saluda County Murder Case
Saluda County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Marion Abner Jr at a relative’s home on Tuesday, charging him with kidnapping and murder. Investigators have returned Abner to Aiken County while seeking the at large suspect Johnnie W Walker 28 of Moneta. Callers to the Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers may remain anonymous and earn a cash reward of 50 to 1000 dollars.
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