Meth Lab Suspected as Shoppers Arrested in Aiken Store
Aiken police responded to two shoppers flagged for long in store activity and apparent shoplifting. Officers found stolen items, drugs, and Knights Inn room keys. A search warrant at a Richland Avenue hotel room revealed meth cooking, syringes, fentanyl patches, multiple ID cards with different names, and additional drugs. Sheriff’s Office assisted Public Safety. Reporter Karen Daily covers crime for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County Considers Quieting Property Talks on Bridgeport Site
Bridgestone builds a new 1.5 million square foot tire plant on Old Vaucluse Road with phase one creating 330 jobs and full completion expected in 2020 to yield about 550 jobs total. Haley Hughes reports for the Aiken Standard since 2007.
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Hayden Baptist Church Fire Sparks Community Support
Rural Hayden faces a large church fire with firefighters from Couchton aided by Aiken Electric Cooperative water replenishment. Hayden Road was closed by the S C Highway Patrol, while residents like Diane McCray recall the church's history and readiness to help neighbors as investigators defer to the sheriff's office.
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Auction Highlights Phelan Collection Cars Sell At Auction
The sale featured a 1969 Lola Can Am originally owned by Roger Penske fetching 175000 dollars. Other top items included a 42010 Audi R8 at 112000 and a 1995 Roush Ford Mustang at 100000. Bidders from Arizona and Australia joined a packed turnout of about 500, with Kevin and Steve Stich noting the event drew global interest and the late Dale Phelan’s private museum showcased race vehicles with racing potential.
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