Leash laws the focus in Aiken and North Augusta
City of Aiken enforces leash rules with fines up to 128.75 and possible custody loss. North Augusta requires verbal restraint and leash use, with first offenses at 128 and second offenses at 232. Countywide rules mirror North Augusta, four officers cover 1100 square miles to handle calls and stray releases.
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Jeff Wilson
Michael Strauss
Eddie Kennedy
Wilson
City of Aiken
St. Bernards
Aiken
Augusta
Strauss
North Augusta
Kennedy
Aiken County Animal Control
Optometrist offers charity eye care grant help
Aiken optometrist Dr. John Gleichauf received a $1,000 foundation grant to aid patients who cannot afford eye care. The grant funds a year of reduced costs for exams and glasses, with Gleichauf and office manager Danica Temples arranging affordable payments and connections to low cost meds and shops. They aim to extend compassionate care beyond the office, even visiting nursing homes to help patients avoid ambulance costs.
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Aiken
John Gleichauf
Gleichauf
Gleichaus
Danica Temples
Temples
Summer Weather Continues With Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast
Weather outlook shows more rain and thunderstorms through next week as a cold front clears the region. National Weather Center meteorologist Tony Petrolito notes typical Southeast summer activity and warns of potential storms with each frontal passage. Highs near 91, lows around 68 to 69, with moisture returning Sunday and next weekend.
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South Carolina
Tony Petrolito
National Weather Center
Columbia
Georgia
Petrolito
Aldrich Street traffic stop leads to drug and marijuana charges
A vehicle stop on Aldrich Street for loud music resulted in charges for drug paraphernalia and simple marijuana possession. On Edgefield Street an officer arrested a burglary warrant suspect, awaiting transport to the Aiken County Detention Center. A Laurens Street stop revealed a suspended license and a separate warrant. the driver was booked after warrant service.
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Aldrich Street
Edgefield Street
Aiken County Detention Center
Laurens Street
Aiken County
Aiken County Sherif
Weston Street
Barney Eagerton
Eageron
Fire on I-20 not tied to wreck. injuries none
A truck fire on Interstate 20 near mile marker seven was caused by an electrical short, not a collision, with no injuries reported. Belvedere Fire Department assisted as SCPHP and other agencies fielded the incident.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol
Interstate 20
Highway Patrol
Cpl
Tony Bell
Belvedere Fire Department
Friends Gather for Family Food Sunday
Community patrons share a meal and fellowship on Sunday at a local gathering in Aiken County. The event encourages family togetherness and neighborly support with casual dining and conversation.
Aiken Declares Dependability Month Highlight
The city announces July as Dependability Month in Aiken with focus on civic reliability. Officials urge residents to demonstrate steady service and trustworthiness in community activities and public affairs.
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Aiken
Lottery Winning Numbers Friday Draws Report
Friday lottery results list the Pick 3 numbers 7 9 7 and 0 9 6 for evening, Pick 4 8 7 6 7 midday and 2 5 2 7 evening. Cash 3 and Cash 4 show midday and evening combos, Change Game and Fantasy 5, Mega Millions. Mega Ball 10.
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Carolina
Cash
Aiken Standard Publication Details and Rates
The Aiken Standard is a weekday and weekend newspaper published by Aiken Communications Inc. It provides postal and subscription information including P.O. Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina 29802 and notes EzPay as a subscription option.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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Katey Rich
Knch
Aikenstandard.com
Vanessa Guy
Jackson
H. Weeks Activities Center
Bethany Fuller Vision
John Gieichauf
Danica
Ons Niet
Bethany Fuller
Btuller
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Area News
Strom Thurmond
Hampton Avenue
Nike
Georgia Lottery
Aikenstandard
Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
EzPay
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