Gunman Arrested After Gunshots Struck Officer in Aiken
Police say a man fired at a woman during a domestic dispute and then assaulted a public official during arrest in Aiken. He was restrained after resisting and pepper sprayed, with charges including assault on a public official and fake to comply. Names and exact address were not released.
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Junior Master Gardener Day Camp Opens For Youth
Aiken County 4-H launches its first Junior Master Gardener Day Camp for ages 9 to 13 at the Agricultural Services Center on Richland Avenue. Kids plant an ornamental garden while learning drip irrigation soil science and plant selection under Kristi Schlegel. The program aims to teach leadership citizenship and life skills through the Clemson Extension Service 4-H, with a Horseless Horse Course July 10-14 for ages 5 to 8 priced at 50 dollars including snacks. For details call 649-6297.
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Sex offender from Banks Mill Road arrested for burglary
Chad L. Black an 18 year old sex offender living at 2860 Banks Mill Road Apartment B in Aiken was arrested for first degree burglary after entering a sleeping woman's apartment on Banks Mill Road at about 4 20 am. The 30 year old victim woke to a man at the bottom of the stairs and escaped to a neighbor s unit to call authorities. Black was tracked to his nearby apartment and arrested in a joint effort with Aiken Public Safety and the Tracking Team. He was previously convicted of voyeurism on Jan 19 and faces immediate jail after the burglary charge. The Sheriff lauded uniform patrol and forensic investigators for the quick arrest.
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Woman set fire to mobile home jailed after arson
A New Ellenton woman Anita Patterson, 34, will serve at least one year in prison after pleading to third degree arson in a case where she attacked a mobile home with gas and a cigarette lighter following a dispute with her boyfriend. The home burned, totaling the trailer. Patterson also faces counseling and probation terms.
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Tomato Festival at Farmers Market Highlights Local Tomatoes
Tomato Festival on Richland Avenue’s Farmers Market stage July 8 from 8 30 a m to noon offers free tastings of 24 varieties grown locally with colors from yellow to purple and pink. Visitors sample sliced tomatoes and tomato dishes as New feature is a largest tomato contest and Soma jazz band will perform. Coleen Reed coordinates events and contact info provided.
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