Couple hides son from court amid rising aid offers in Aiken
Aiken County Sheriff warns time is running out as Daryl Burckle and his wife Corina defy a Friday custody order. Five investigators search Tuesday for the couple and their son Alex, who had been photographed at a relative’s home before vanishing. An APB and two vehicles are known, with Woodside community rumored as a possible hideout.
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Children’s Place Thrives Despite Loss of Baby Program
Peggy Ford, executive director of the Children’s Place, reports the organization remains active for children aged 2 to 12 after a mold-impacted building closed the babies program. About 20 infants formerly joined the nursery before its shutdown. staff numbers and overall service levels were maintained with reconfiguration. The 1,400 square foot baby unit was behind the main administrative building.
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Carolina Investors trial hinges on what former president knew
Larry Owen, former Carolina Investors president, faces 22 counts of securities fraud as jurors weigh whether he knowingly misled investors or was misinformed by HomeGold officers. The firm collapsed in spring 2003, wiping out about 8000 investors and $278 million. prosecutors say he lied to attract deposits while others hid the truth. His defense argues he acted on information from supervisors he trusted. Owen is the first criminal defendant in one of South Carolina’s largest bankruptcies.
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County Council approves ballot in South Carolina referendum
The Aiken County Council approved a 1 cent capital projects sales and use tax referendum to raise over 114 million dollars for 150 projects countywide including 10 million for public safety 24 million for recreation and 38 million for roads. The measure passed 7 to 1 with Willar Hightower opposing. Chuck Smith was away. The tax would start after the current 55 million is reached, not overlapping.
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Woman arrested after allegedly carrying gun into Aiken courthouse
Gisele R. Ellington, 32, of Edgefield Road, was arrested for carrying a concealed .357 caliber weapon in her purse while attempting to enter the Aiken County Courthouse. Deputies found the loaded gun at the X-ray screening entrance before 11 a.m. Ellington was charged with carrying a pistol into a publicly owned building.
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