Man injured in attempted robbery in Aiken
An Aiken man was injured in an attempted strong-armed robbery after giving a ride. Deputies found the victim with head and body lacerations near Congaree Avenue and Vaucluse Road after a struggle over a money box. The suspect fled after the victim kicked him. no weapon was shown and nothing was stolen.
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Congaree Avenue
Vaucluse Road
Aiken County
Shell
Huntsman Drive
Hitchcock Parkway
Stoner Attends 31st Research Science Institute
South Aiken High School student David Stoner participates in the 31st annual Research Science Institute with MIT through August. The six week program lets students conduct original research in university labs and hospitals, selected by grades essays test scores recommendations research experience leadership potential and honors in math and science. The final week features written papers and oral presentations before peers and judges.
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David Stoner
South Aiken High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Park Avenue Paints Closes After 18 Years in Aiken
South Carolina representative Don Wells confirms Park Avenue Paints will shut its downtown Aiken store at month end after an 18 year run. The business opened in 1996 after Wells bought it from Benjamin Moore & Co. and has faced rising costs and lease pressures.
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S.C. Rep
Don Wells
Raiken
Aiken
Wells
Park Avenue Paints
Aiken Standard reader comments on leasing and Wells career
A reader notes that someone has leased the building and renovations may start soon. Wells, a former Aiken City Council member (2005–2012) and current S C House member nearing end of first term, is referenced. Derrek Asberry joined the paper in June 2013 and hails from Vidalia Georgia.
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Aiken
Wells
S.C. House
Derrek Asberry
Vidalia, Ga
Gear
Aiken Antique Power Keeps Farm Heritage Alive
Harold Anderson leads the Aiken Antique Power Association which restores and displays old farm equipment to educate the public. The group hosts shows and tractor games, donates to area charities, and meets monthly at Center Fire Department Station No 3. Membership costs 25 dollars annually.
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Aiken Antique Power Association
Harold Anderson
Anderson
Farmall
Ford
Sue Goddard
Aiken Antique Power
Old Farm Equi
Anderson Butch McGee
Ed Coward
Aiken
Central Baptist Church
Center Fire Department
Bacon Road
Rod Holmberg
Antique Power Association
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