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Man jailed for contempt in Aiken County junked car case
Larry Joe Williams of Clearwater, first in Aiken County prosecuted under the updated nuisance ordinance in May, is jailed for 30 days after failing to remove about 90 junked vehicles from his properties on Augusta Road and Sherwood Forest Drive. He previously received extra time to comply, but the deadline passed.
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Lawyer speaks to kids at Fresh Xtreme program
Everett Chandler assistant solicitor at the Aiken County Solicitor's Office spoke to fifth through ninth graders at Second Baptist Church about careers, focusing on law, dreams, and making the right choices. He used cases and forensic topics to illustrate legal work and encouraged plans toward varied futures.
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New MAP program to provide free prescriptions in Aiken County
Lower Savannah Council of Governments ages 18 and older in Aiken County may access free prescription drugs through the Medication Assistance Program MAP. The program aims to reduce doctor visits and hospital re-admissions by matching eligible residents with donated medications via volunteers and pharmaceutical partners.
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One Team One Voice Leadership Meeting At NWTF
Volunteers from over 2,000 North American communities gather in Augusta and Edgefield for the One Team One Voice Leadership Meeting hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation. About 800 volunteers attend through July 17 to share ideas and strengthen ties with NWTF staff as JAKES Women in the Outdoors and related fundraisers continue nationwide. Also ceremonies mark the completion of a new building.
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Fireworks Set for National Wild Turkey Center Event
A fireworks show will light up the Wild Turkey Center at 9 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited to attend at the National Wild Turkey Federation Center in Edgefield. For details call 803-637-3106 or visit nwtf.org.
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