Man arrested after allegedly stealing Humvee from Fort Gordon
A man was arrested Friday evening after allegedly stealing a Humvee from Fort Gordon and driving it toward Columbia. He fled onto Interstate 20 after U.S. Highway 1 pursuit, stopped by officers, and was placed in the Aiken County detention center. Charges include failure to stop for blue lights. other charges are pending. The suspect’s name was not released.
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Aiken County
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Fireworks Safety Urged by South Carolina Official
South Carolina Fire Marshal Bert Polk urges caution for Fourth of July celebrations in Aiken County. He advises checking local laws, buying from permitted retailers, storing fireworks properly, supervising children, reading directions, using outdoors, and keeping a safe distance. Smallhood details omitted for safety.
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Polk
Swim safety tips teach kids to acclimate to water
White outlines early water lessons for children aged 2 to 6 focusing on getting used to water and bobbing before floating. He promotes US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and warns against relying on water wings. Public pool safety advocates urge securing unattended pools, proper fencing, inspections, and ready life-saving gear. Sun exposure raises skin cancer risk. sun safety and SPF 15 guidance is advised.
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Vehicle thefts and break-ins chart Aiken area
Aiken County Sheriff's Office reports show multiple property crimes on Thursday. Aiken man says his vehicle was stolen from Warehouse Road. Monetta woman reports a break-in on Kalmia Circle with theft of a wallet. Two cars were broken into on Good Springs Road with electronics stolen. North Augusta residents report vehicle thefts on Edgefield Road and mailbox theft of Social Security checks for May and June. Graniteville man reports a car break-in on Bettis Academy Road with several items stolen.
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Kalmia Circle
Good Springs Road
Aiken
North Augusta
Graniteville
Bettis Academy Road
Ameresco biomass plant to add jobs and green energy
A new biomass heating plant at the 35 acre Ameresco site will employ 27 workers with Phase II promising 40 to 60 more construction jobs. The Energy Savings Performance Contract funds the project which will feed wood chips to generate energy, replacing coal use and improving steam reliability. Construction starts in June with operations slated for spring 2016 in the southeast corner of the site. A biomass boiler will replace the current unit and a relocation project, plus a truck tipper and fuel handling system, will support deliveries.
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Mance
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