Singer James Brown questioned by sheriff over knife incident
Aiken County Sheriff's Office questioned soul singer James Brown for about two hours at his Beech Island home after a utility worker alleged Brown displayed a knife during a July 3 call about a power outage. No arrest has been made and the investigation continues. The worker left after Brown reportedly grew angry and brandished a two to three inch steak knife. Brown's attorneys were present at the interview.
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James Brown
Aiken County
Frank
Brown
Sce&g
Russell Eubanks
Eubanks
Kids learn kayaking with summer lessons at Richardson's Lake
Ann Baker leads two hour daily four day beginner kayaking clinics at Richardson's Lake off Pine Log Road. The ACA certified instructor teaches boat basics wet exits balance and muscle memory to kids and adults, with intermediate classes after completing beginners.
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Richardson's
Pine Log Road
Ann Baker
Teachers positions not filled in Aiken County schools
Aiken County schools face 50 teaching openings as of Wednesday, with math and special education most in demand. Online applications from across the nation help fill vacancies, while areas like North Augusta Middle and Paul Knox Middle seek several teachers. University of South Carolina Aiken support is noted as aiding future teachers.
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Ginny Murphy
Aiken County
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Ohio
West Virginia
Dwight Smith
Gloverville Elementary
University of South Carolina
USCA
Smith
Vets seek help for World War II monument ceremony
Local veterans plan a Veterans Day ceremony at Aiken County Veterans Park on November 11 to break ground for a World War II monument. A flyover by F-16 jets, patriotic music, speakers, a wreath with 21 gun salute, and 406 balloons symbolizing 1,000 deaths each are planned. Ed Hammons seeks survivors or relatives to contact 649 4019.
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Aiken
Ed Hammons
Marine Corps
Mitch Rivers
Rivers Funeral Home
Aiken County Veterans Park
Jay
Hammons
United Way agency gears up for annual drive
United Way of Aiken County readies its six week campaign kickoff set for August 30 with a $2.62 million goal. Campaign chair Dr. Larry Brede praises volunteers and staff and notes a new recruitment push. The 2000 theme Planting the Seeds of Hope reflects community welfare aims and a 13 percent rise in agency requests from last year.
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United Way
Aiken County
Larry Brede
Wackenhut Services
Brede
Eleanor Justice
Publications and Media Services
Savannah River
Michael Williamson
Williamson
Deaths and Funerals Notices List on Page 4A
Obituary notices list several individuals including Linda Maria Gray Bush Otis Franklin North Augusta Billy Gregory Jr Hattie Scott Marshall Tremere Ray Sr and others with funeral homes Amos and Sons Hatcher Posey Brighthorp Rivers in respective cities.
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Linda Maria Gray Bush
Aiken
Amos and Sons
Otis Franklin
North Augusta
Hatcher Funeral Home
Jack E. Grant Sr
Stephen D. Posey
Lewis (Billy) Gregory Jr
Hatcher Funeral
Hattie Scott Marshall
Clarks Hill
G.L. Brighthorp & Sons
Fulton Tremere Ray Sr
Martinez
Ga. Rivers
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Singer
By Sandy Nesmith
Scott Webster
Catherine
Sarah
Ann Bakerat
Ms. Baker
Richardson's Lake
Dana L. Alexander
Army
Willan Arson
James A. Barton
Wala
Baughman
Houston W. Board
Navy Salor Board
Cyd W. Best
United Way Agency
United
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