Aiken officers react to killings in Dallas protest attack
The article notes national police casualties after two fatally shot Black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and Micah Xavier Johnson’s ambush that killed five Dallas officers during a peaceful protest. Dallas Chief Brown says a bomb robot killed the suspect. condolences flow from Aiken County agencies to Dallas police and families.
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Vigils and marches planned in Aiken and New Ellenton
The Concerned Ministers Fellowship organizes marches and prayer vigils in Aiken and New Ellenton in response to recent shootings in Dallas Orlando Florida Louisiana and Minnesota. The events aim to promote respect across diverse communities under the theme What Does Justice Look Like. The Aiken march starts at 5 p.m. from the Department of Public Safety to the Center for African American History and will be followed by a vigil at 6 p.m. Bring candles.
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Aiken Standard Fronts Run In Black And White
Editor notes explain that due to press issues some section fronts will appear without color until further notice.
Local Weather Summary Brief
The 5 day forecast is shown with a forecast of clear to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures range from low to mid 60s with cool nights. No major storms expected in the near term.
Area Deaths across Georgia and Florida
Obituary notice lists William H Billy Davis and Ernest George Schwabell both of Aiken along with Dorothy T Dyer of Brandon Florida and Darthie Nell Boyd of Warrenville regarding deaths and funeral services to be announced.
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Billy” Davis
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Darthie Nell Boyd
Warrenville
Stand for Justice march and vigil announced citywide
Today at 5 p.m. a Stand for Justice march begins at Aiken Public Safety headquarters 251 Laurens St heading to the African American Center for History Art and Culture 120 York St NE. A candlelight prayer vigil will follow. attendees urged to bring their own candles.
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Dallas police guard intersection after deadly officer slayings
An Army veteran killed by Dallas police after a sniper attack left 12 officers shot nationwide, the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement since 9/11. Police say Micah Johnson planned to exterminate whites and was killed by a robot-delivered bomb at the suburban home.
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