Gunman sought after attempted robbery at Holiday Inn Express
Aiken Public Safety investigates a Wednesday armed robbery at the Holiday Inn Express on Colony Parkway. A 6’2” light skinned Black man, about 220 pounds, in his 20s to 30s with a full beard, wore black clothes and a blue ski mask. One employee was held at gunpoint. another worker called 911 and the suspect fled south. Tips to CrimeStoppers may yield a reward.
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Kids at USC Aiken camp craft poetry on food and writing
Middle school students at USC Aiken's Kids in College Camp explored writing about digestion and food as poetry in motion. Poet Starkey Flythe urged individual voice, while Emily Scnetuer and Vicki Collins guided the Aiken Writes Project with local teachers.
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Mystery firm Monster.com selects Florence for 28 million jobs plan
Monster.com will invest 28 million dollars and create 750 jobs over five years in Florence County for a customer service facility. The company chose Florence over Aiken after a months long site search that considered 36 000 sites. Florence officials offered tax incentives while Aiken County Council debated similar terms.
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Hammond's Ferry to host music and tapas on the river
Local singer songwriter Patrick Blanchard will perform in Boeckh Park at Hammond's Ferry on Saturday. Manuel's Bread Café will have tapas for purchase. admission is free and attendees should bring their own shade. The town plans an Independence Day fireworks display on Friday July 4.
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