Aiken County Crime Blotter Details Assaults Thefts and Break-ins
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Aiken Department of Public Safety report multiple incidents including a 55-year-old man punching a woman on Silver Bluff Road, a 43-year-old man charged with disorderly conduct on Snipes Pond Road, and a home break-in at Pacer Park Lane with a vandalized television. Additional cases include a meth possession arrest after a traffic stop on Shaws Crest Drive, a broke into Piper Road business, a stolen riding lawn mower on Heathwood Drive, a Wagener liquor store robbery, a protective order violation on Congress Drive, a juvenile theft attempt on Whiskey Road, a disorderly conduct at a fast-food restaurant, an assault complaint on Whiskey Road with a cocaine possession charge, and a vehicle break-in on Brentwood Place.
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Graniteville
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Heathwood Drive
Wagener
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Congress Drive
Whiskey Road
Brentwood Place
Clemson trustees approve lowest tuition rise in 20 years
Clemson University’s board set a 2.75 percent in-state tuition increase for 2017 18, adding 197 per semester for residents while out of state tuition rises 4.25 percent. Fall 2017 posted rates show 7356 per semester for residents and 17827 for non residents.
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Clemson University
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South Carolina
Clemson
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James P. Clements
U.S. News & World Report
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U.S
Kiplinger
Personal Finance Magazine
Clements
Aiken Unity Day Festival Set for July 22 at Perry Memorial Park
The second Aiken Unity Day Festival runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 at Perry Memorial Park. The free event features live music, a backpack giveaway for 2,000, 50+ vendors and prizes to unite Aiken communities with a focus on connecting children and law enforcement. Also notes Newcomers Club meeting August 8 at Newberry Hall with a $15 fee and reservations due by Aug 3. Birds and Butterflies field trip to Allendale Kite Fields on July 22 led by Peter Stangel costs $5 and is limited to 15 participants with reservations.
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Perry Memorial Park
Abbeville Ave
N.E
Aiken Newcomers’ Club
Newberry Hall
Newberry St
Gmail. Com
Aikennewcomers.com
Birds & Butterflies
Allendale
Peter Stangel
U.S. Endowment For Forestry and Communities
July 13 Bookings at Doris C Gra Vat Detention Center
Aiken County records list July 13 bookings at Doris C Gra Vat Detention Center with names ages and charges including Antonio Dobbs 47 violation of an order of protection Christopher Opale wski 46 malicious injury to animal property and Ricki Harris Jr 49 no SC license. Some individuals may have posted bond or been released. Online viewing available via www aikenstandard com under Crime.
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Doris C. Gravat
Aikenstandard.com
Antonio Dobbs
Christopher Daniel Opal
Ricki Don Harris Jr
South Carolina
Karen Rochelle Lee
Craig Allen Redd
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office
Tiffany Sheri Raines
Jessica Lynn Miles
Randall Clementee Wil
Suspect sought in Beech Island Waffle House robbery
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office seeks a male suspect in a Beech Island Waffle House robbery at 4390 Jefferson Davis Highway around 2 42 a m Friday. Three victims were unharmed as the masked man demanded cash then fled unknown direction. Call 803 648 6811 or CrimeStoppers 888 274 6372 with tips for possible reward.
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Aiken County
Beech Island
Jefferson Davis Highway
Midlands
North Augusta man pleads not guilty in teen abduction case
Jason Arlis Johnson 38 of North Augusta appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty to transporting a minor for criminal sexual activity. He faces state counts of child molestation and related charges in Columbia County Georgia. Amber Alert notes say the 15 year old was located in Sevierville Tennessee on December 10, 2016. she was abducted from her home December 3. Johnson remains in Columbia County jail without bond.
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Tennessee
Evans
Georgia
Jason Arlis Johnson
Johnson
Columbia County
South Carolina
Sevierville
Sevier County
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
Multiple South Carolina church anniversaries celebrated in July
Cumberland AME Church in 111 Kershaw St SE marks its 150th anniversary with speaker Rev. Thomas Habersham from Moncks Corner AME. Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church in Aiken observes its 147th anniversary with Rev. Marcellus Mack delivering the message and Rev. Bruce Wright as pastor. The churches also host a summer revival July 24–27 led by Rev. Karlton Howard. Four Mile Baptist Church in New Ellenton hosts revival July 17–20 with Rev. Sam Roundtree. Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 98th anniversary August 20 with guests Mt. Zion Baptist and dinner. contact Janie Odom or the church for details.
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Cumberland Ame
Kershaw St. S.E
Thomas H. Habersham
Moncks Corner Ame
George W. Brown
Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church
Dry Branch Road
Aiken
Marcellus Dwayne Mack
New Bethel Baptist Church
Halifax
Virginia
Bruce Wright
Karlton Howard
Noah’s Ark Baptist Church
Waynesboro
Georgia
Four Mile Baptist Church
Jackson Ave
New Ellenton
Sam Roundtree
Christopher Holley
Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church
Paul Bush
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Wilbert A. Newman
Mrn
Janie Odom
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Gregory H. Esselman
Patrick McMenamin
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