Man charged in stabbing death near Bamberg
Anthony Christopher Washington, 28, is charged with the death of Bamberg resident Sarah Carter Brown. Bamberg Police Chief George Mor and Second Circuit Solicitor Barbara R. Morgan credited agents from the State Law Enforcement Division and Bamberg police for a quick resolution of the case.
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Anthony Christopher Washington
Bamberg
Sarah Carter Brown
George Mor
Second Circuit
Barbara R. Morgan
State Law Enforcement Division
Police search Condit apartment in disappearance probe
Police say it is too early to judge if the search of Rep Gary Condit s apartment will aid the case of the missing former Washington intern who has been gone ten weeks.
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Washington
Gary Condit
Deaths: Willie McManus J Engefeld and Gloria Ann Daniels
Obituary notices list Willie McManus J Engefeld and Gloria Ann Daniels among BA era figures. Brief life markers and community ties noted.
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Willie McManus J
Engefeld
Gloria Ann Daniels
Aiken
Elvis impersonation contest at Honky Tonk Augusta
Elvis Presley tribute alive as Augusta hosts the fourth annual Images of the King contest at the Honky Tonk Club. Organizer Danny Haywood says the event drew the biggest turnout yet as locals anticipate a Friday performance by an Elvis impersonator.
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Augusta
Elvis Presley
the Honky Tonk
Danny Haywood
Flag supporters angered by ban sparks city debate
The Aiken City Council voted 4 3 to deny a Sons of Confederate Veterans request to fly a state flag and three Confederate banners for about 32 hours at a Confederate monument in front of the Aiken County Courthouse. Residents criticised the decision as unfair and compared it to political censorship, with one caller accusing authorities of using "Gestapo tactics."
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Aiken
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Aiken County
Eugene Barron
James Arnett
South Carolina
Aiken Pentecostal Church Plans Bonfire of Books
The Rev Ronnie Reeves says the 7 pm bonfire will purge items deemed sinful from members homes and lives as symbolic of burning evil. Items cited include Harry Potter books, Pokémon merchandise, adult mags, videos, drug paraphernalia, violent games, and more, intended to strengthen faith and unity.
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Ronnie K. Reeves
Aiken
God
Jesus
Betty Cook
Sheryl Cooper
Houndslake Tops Ferma ta Club In Local Swim Meet
Young swimmers from Aiken County faced off Tuesday at Houndslake Country Club in a heated clash with Ferma ta Club. Coaches and parents cheered as Houndslake edged Ferma ta 464 to 342 in a lively evening of training and competition.
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Stan P Noto
Houndslake Country Club
Grant Robinson
Anne Robinson
Fermata Club
rMs
Aiken County
Houndslake
Weir
Uniform dress code adopted at Corbett Middle School
Parents at A L Corbett Middle School voted to require uniforms when school opens in August. The policy, fueled by parent input rather than school initiative, mandates khaki pants or shorts or jumpers with white or navy shirts and excludes cargo pants. Shoes, coats, and belts are chosen by students.
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A.L. Corbett Middle School
Corbett
Joy Shealy
Area 4
Shealy
Deborah Bass
Corbett Middle
Bass
Aiken Woman Dies in S C 302 Crash
Misty Marie Brady 20, of 952 Wild Avenue, Aiken, died at the scene when a single vehicle crash on S C 302 ejected her from a 1999 Nissan driven by Donald Harvey of Aiken. Both wore seat belts, autopsy to follow, crash under Highway Patrol investigation. 22nd traffic fatality in Aiken County this year.
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S.C
Aiken
Misty Marie Brady
Wild Avenue
Tim Carlton
Aiken County
Brady
Donald Harvey
Carlton
Harvey
Newberry
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Heat shelters aid Aiken residents in scorching day
Aiken set up heat shelters as temperatures reach an expected 96 degrees. SRS Weather Service meteorologist Allen Weber warns heat stress could hit level five, urging rest, fluids, and cool environments. Shelters operated by local centers, including H.O. Weeks Center, offer relief for those outdoors.
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Aiken
Allen Weber
SRS Weather Service
Weber
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Abby
Elvis
Glovervill
Aiken Pent
Churen
SRS
Lisa Hall
H.O. Weeks Center
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