Aiken student Brandon Kearse earns Presidential Scholar honor
Aiken High School valedictorian Brandon Kearse traveled to Washington DC with his parents and his eighth grade teacher Sally Jenkins to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at the Kennedy Center. He was one of two SC representatives among 140 scholars and later toured the White House with first lady Laura Bush.
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ACTS Renovations Aid Aiken Ministry For Needy
ACTS in Aiken expands its Park Avenue facility with renovations funded by store revenue and donations. Board president William Collins and operations manager Robin Kulp emphasize the ministry serves with God’s glory, aiding clothing furniture food medications and emergencies through a network of 70+ supporting churches.
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Aiken AMBUCS raffle offers Hummer or cash prize
Aiken AMBUCS sells raffle tickets for a 2004 Hummer H2 to raise funds for scholarships for speech and occupational therapists and AmTryke adaptive bikes. Proceeds may fund student scholarships ramps and local therapy programs with a $25 entry or five for $100.
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Women in The Outdoors Event Returns in Columbia July 24
The Central Carolina Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosts a Women in The Outdoors event July 24 at Millaree Hunt Club in Columbia. Workshops cover archery, deer hunting, shotgun, turkey calling, backyard habitat, and more for women 14 and older. pre-registration, fees vary, contact Tracy Gates at 1-803-957-5496.
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Aiken Police Blotter Reports Thefts and Damage
A gas drive off of 1300 block Richland Ave stolen $10. Burglary at 1500 block Hamilton Dr with $250 audio gear stolen and $250 damage. Two bicycles stolen from 300 block Cherokee St valued $100. Counterfeit $100 found at Rutland Dr grocery. Gas worth $10 stolen from 100 block Silver Bluff Rd. Vehicle on University Pkwy missing tires and stereo, plate and windows damaged, over $500. Counterfeit $20 found at Richland Ave fast food. Man charged with resisting arrest and aggravated assault after incident with broom handle. fire started and shots of smoke. taken to detention center. Home on Winthrop Dr broken into. thousands in handguns and jewelry stolen. Purple Chevy Blazer stolen from 100 block Riverbed Dr, black canvas top and chrome wheels, valued $2,000. Damaged AV equipment stolen at 800 Main St New Ellenton, $60 value. Vandalism at 1000 Camp Gravatt Rd with interior damage.
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Traffic Backups On I 20 From Dual Crashes
Interstate 20 traffic stalled for over one and a half miles in both directions Friday after two separate crashes at the five and six mile markers. First responders cleared the scene as a brief heavy rain drenched the area and several patients were transported by ambulance to local hospitals.
Rowing regatta set for Langley Pond weekend
The U S Rowing Southeast Regional Regatta will take place Saturday and Sunday at Langley Pond. The weekend event brings youth and adult rowers to a regional competition at the popular water venue.
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