Man charged in local murder in North Augusta
Francisco Sanchez faces a murder charge after an autopsy confirmed the death of an Hispanic man from a brain injury following a fight. The body was found at Plaza Terrace Apartments in North Augusta, no weapon was involved, and investigators are seeking next of kin information while Sanchez’s age and address remain unknown.
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North Augusta
Francisco Sanchez
Carlton
Plaza Terrace Apartments
Martintown Road
Sanchez
Tree falls on Marlboro Street home and cars
A large tree limb crashed into a Marlboro Street living room and yard neighbor vehicles, piercing the ceiling and covering a 1983 Mercedes and a 1985 Toyota Camry. Residents reported waking to a loud crash but no injuries were reported. insurance settlements will cover repairs.
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Marlboro Street
Gina Goins
Marshall Sanders
Barrett seeks Thurmond Visitor Center name in Congress
South Carolina Republican Barrett introduced July 9 legislation to name the Capitol Visitor Center after late Sen. Strom Thurmond, noting his 48 years in the Senate and lifelong public service. Thurmond died at 100 on June 26. The underground center near the Capitol opens in 2005 to improve public access.
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South Carolina
Capitol
Strom Thurmond
Gresham Barrett
Thurmond
U.S
Sen. Thurmond
Tan Shin
Edgefield
U.S. Senate
Coroner defends actions at wreck near Aiken
A Gaffney woman Edith Bishop, 65, died in a crash at Powderhouse and Whiskey Roads in Aiken Saturday. Coroner Sue Townsend defended the scene handling saying victims and bystanders were treated with respect while 11 others were treated for injuries. The Lincoln Town Car driver Ruth Thompson, 70, and two other Gaffney residents survived. seven van passengers from New Ellenton were treated and released. The crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Aiken
Sue Townsend
Townsend
Powderhouse
Whiskey Roads
Edith Bishop
Bishop
Tim Carlton
Lincoln
Ruth Thompson
Madge Littlejohn
Aileen Clary
Powderhouse Road
Whiskey Road
New Ellenton
Medical College of Georgia
Muhlbaier
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Burglary, traffic stop, thefts in Crosland Park blotter
Police logged a July 11 burglary on Summer Avenue NE where a back door glass was broken and a DVD player valued at 50 dollars was stolen. Earlier that day a dirtbike rider fled on foot after a stop. he bought the bike for 200 dollars and knew it was stolen. Also July 10 a Walmart shopper faced shoplifting charges after concealing pills in a shoe. Officers chased, found marijuana and a pipe in a car, and a driver with a suspended license faced multiple charges. A 100-year-old revolver reported stolen years ago is suspected sold for drugs. Police seek the subject.
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Summer Avenue
Crosland Park
Jehnssee
Polo Drives
Wal- Mart
Aldrich Street
Morton Avenue
Beauregard Avenue
Timberland Road
Greenville dentist dies in ATV crash ruled accidental
The Aiken Coroner's Office ruled Dr. David Wagner's death an accident after he crashed a four wheeler into a four foot hole on his Ridge Spring Wagener area property. Wagner, 65, died from a crushed larynx despite EMS airlift to Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. A friend on a separate ATV was uninjured. Sheriff Hunt will host July 22 at St John United Methodist Church Graniteton area meetings to discuss county plans and citizen partnership. For more information call 593-9567 or 643-3694 ext. 1012.
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Greenville
David Wagner
Eric Muhlbaier
Wagner
Interstate 20
Highway 39
Muhlbaier
Ridge Spring
Wagener
Michael Jackson
Jackson
Authori
Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital
Aiken County
Mike Hunt
Bessie Pearl Williams
St. John United Methodist Church
Graniteville
Cit
Izens
Sheriff’s Office
Hunt
Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class of
St. John
John White
Bobby Bowles
Tow truck contracting debated at Aiken City Council meeting
Aiken City Council discussed contracting for tow truck services at Monday night’s session. Details remain limited, but officials indicated decisions or next steps would be announced shortly. The meeting also touched on city transportation topics.
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Aiken
City of Character Aiken Named Dependability for July
Aiken announces July as the month of Dependability under the City of Character program. Winning numbers listed include Pick 3 6 1 6, Pick 4 5 2 3 3, Cash 3 Evening 6 8 8, Cash 4 Evening 2 2 9 2, Fantasy 5 3 16 21 35 37, and Change Game patterns T 5 5 2, N 0 1 8 1 0, H 8 4 6 8.
Aiken Standard Office Hours and Contact Information
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides publisher contact details for Scott B. Hunter, plus subscription rates and delivery hours. It notes post office details and delivery problem phone numbers for missed papers.
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Shunter
Aikenstandard.com
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