Naked man assault and multiple burglaries reported in Aiken County
Police logs list a 36 year old man restrained after assaulting an officer on US 1 in Clearwater. Additional burglaries across Wagener Warrenville Graniteville Jackson and North Augusta involved stolen air compressor jewelry CD player handgun can beer and a television. Numerous thefts and break ins reported with items taken from homes cars and a company.
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Aiken County
Holiness Church Road
Springflower Road
Wagener
North Silverton Road
Jackson
Whaley Road
Warrenville
Ridge Road
North Augusta
Aiken Fabricators
Hodge Road
RCA
Brantley Street
Graniteville
Rattlesnake Duel in Exeter Back Yard Captures Attention
Aiken County resident Bill Lappen killed a rattlesnake in his Exeter subdivision while grandchildren from Wisconsin visited. MARC Marie Anne and Gabby wrote and illustrated a poem about the event in a festive rhyme inspired by Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Aiken County
Bill Lappen
Exeter
Wisconsin
Marc
Marie
Anne
Gabby
South Carolina
Granda
Mr. Rattle
Bill
Deaf ballet program shines for Girl Scouts instructor
Veronica Loucks, a Girl Scout and high school junior, led 10 ballerina in training as nine of the group were deaf. Interpreter Penny Goeger aided communication, and the project helped Loucks earn the Girl Scout gold award while younger scouts earned participation badges.
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Veronica Loucks
Miss Loucks
Aiken High School
Penny Goeger
Loucks
Penny
Rescue squad receives portable cardiac defibrillator in grant
Belvedere North Augusta Rescue Squad earns a $1697 grant from Prudential Helping Hearts to fund about half the portable defibrillator cost. Paramedic Shawn Stephens notes the device guides users through CPR and can be used by laypersons, improving quick response in emergencies. Bob Rackliffe of Prudential Insurance praises the squad at a headquarters presentation.
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Belvedere-North Augusta
Shawn Stephens
Stephens
Aiken County
North Augusta
Prudential
Prudential Helping Hearts
Bob Rackliffe
Prudental Insurance
Augusta
North Aiken Schools Major Concern
Governor's Cabinet sessions in Aiken gather resident input to guide state funding on child and family issues. USC consultants led discussions with Ronnie West representing residents, outlining needs and possible solutions with Project Coordinator George Appenzeller stating future cooperation with local officials and organizations.
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North Side
Aiken
University of South Carolina
Ronnie West
West
George Appenzeller
Exotic Bird Fair draws supporters to Aiken weekend
The Aiken Bird Club hosts its fourth annual Exotic Bird Fair at Hurricane Central near I 20 Exit 22 and US 1. Open Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Admission 2 dollars for adults 13 and over with free entry for under 13. Proceeds aid aviculture groups and Riverbanks Zoo. A vet will offer bird checkups and services for a fee.
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Aiken
Riverbanks
Experience Aiken Craft Show at Weeks Center This Weekend
The fourth annual Experience Aiken Craft Show runs this weekend at the H.O. Weeks Activities Center with hours Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 30 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. Crafters from the southeast will display inside and outside, sponsored by the Aiken Parks and Recreation Department.
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Aiken
H.O. Weeks Activities Center
Weeks Center
Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
Wagener Double-Dutch Team Wins Fifth at World Championship
Wagener’s Ty Milhouse and teammates placed fifth in the Double-Dutch World Championship in Norfolk Virginia. Families explain the sport as three or more jumpers handling long ropes with tricks like speed rope exchange compulsory and forward splits. Celena Allen calls the rope exchange the hardest trick as coordinators guide footwork and timing.
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Wagener
Europe
Mary Milhouse
Ty Milouse
Norfolk
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Police
Leitner Street
Jaycee Hut
Johnson Street
Belvedere
A.P. Nivens Street
By Loren Schneider
North Aiken
By Thomas Smith
The
Alex Foundation
American Federation of Aviculture
World Parrot Trust
University of Georgia College of Veterinary ‘Medicine
Riverbanks Zoo
Columbia
Ginny Southworth
Ty Milhouse
Dee Tyler
Celena Allen
LaTanya Miller
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