Two-county DUI chase ends in arrest
A police pursuit began in downtown Aiken late Wednesday and ended in Lexington County after a motorist nearly struck an unmarked car and sped onto I-20. Roger Dale Conner Jr., 23, of Leesville, is charged with DUI second offense, driving with a suspended license first offense, leaving the scene of a collision, failing to stop for blue lights, and carrying a concealed weapon.
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Squirrel causes downtown power outage in Aiken
A squirrel chewed through a power line at Barwell Avenue and Laurens Street causing an afternoon outage in downtown Aiken. Witnesses heard an explosion as 40 feet of lines caught fire. Public Safety and SCE&G crews worked in soggy conditions, traffic was directed at several intersections, and no wrecks were reported.
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Comedic cliche at heart of 'Caddy' opening scene
A tranquil sunrise over pine trees frames a golf scene in Aiken before a shift to a hip hop beat. The piece contrasts calm morning imagery with a sudden rhythmic transition, hinting at a playful, mixed mood in the early moments.
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