Opposing Blue Laws and Sunday Shopping Opinions
A reader argues against repealing blue laws claiming they protect Christian values and family life. The letter asserts some stores should not be forced to open before 1 30 p m and defends Protestant religious freedom while criticizing the First Amendment as inadequate.
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Man jailed after fleeing traffic stop and striking chief
Augusta man Smith Demarius Lamar Smith, 21, is in custody after allegedly hitting Williston Chief of Police Roger Kaney with a vehicle and fleeing a Law Enforcement Network Traffic Safety checkpoint. He faces two counts of assault and battery with intent to kill and possibly more charges. The incident began near U.S. Highway 1 in North Augusta early Saturday.
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Silver Bluff graduate Camisha Stokes earns regional tech honor
Camisha Stokes, an honor graduate of Silver Bluff High and the Aiken County Career and Technology Center health science program, was named a regional career and technology champion. She will study pre pharmacy at Francis Marion University after interning at Ingate Professional Pharmacy and earning pharmacy technician certification.
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Aiken
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Stabbing Reported at Kalmia Apartments
A stabbing was reported at Kalmia Apartments and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Further details on the victim suspect and condition were not immediately available.
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Juvenile stabbed at Kalmia Apartments
A youth was stabbed at Kalmia Apartments sustaining two puncture wounds in the back. The victim alleges a knife caused the injuries while details of the altercation remain limited.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Information
Contact details for tips and submissions, newsroom numbers, delivery hours, re delivery policies, cancellations, and subscription terms for the Aiken Standard. Includes staff emails and office hours, with notes on carrier payments and EZ Pay rates.
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Suspect Nabbed in Bath Ice Cream Parlor Robbery
In Bath at Twisters Ice Cream on Augusta Road a gunman robbed the store at 6 46 p m Saturday. Joey Taylor 23 of 6 Church Street Bath was arrested by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office charged with armed robbery assault and battery with intent to kill and possession of a weapon during a crime. Witnesses say the owner s son Shannon Labord confronted the suspect and fired. the suspect fled, Labord returned fire, shots were exchanged but no injuries occurred.
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Four Arrested in Gas Station Armed Robbery
Four suspects were arrested by Aiken Public Safety after an armed robbery at Greg's Gas Plus, 1610 Richland Ave. E., around 12:20 a.m. Saturday. Daytan Fuller 24 of Edna Street North Augusta Jerry Dobbs 21 of Mount Canaan Drive Trenton Kenneth Wayne Jones 17 of Seymour Drive North Augusta and a 16 year old juvenile are charged with armed robbery and held at the Aiken County detention center.
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Guns Recovered From Stolen Vehicle In Bath
A recovered stolen car in Bath contained two firearms and abundant live ammunition. Officers found a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver with six rounds and a Beretta .25 with eight rounds, plus two ammunition cans of .223 and multiple boxes of shotgun shells. No handguns were reported stolen with the vehicle. Guns and ammo were entered as evidence.
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Lottery Numbers Reported For Saturday Draws
Saturday drawing results list Pick 3 Midday 4 3 5 and Pick 3 Evening 9 3 5 Pick 4 Midday 2 9 6 0 and Cash 4 Evening 7 8 0 2 Cash 3 Evening 6 3 8 Powerball 18 22 26 39 48 with Powerball 17 and Powerplay 4 Palmetto Cash 5 7 9 16 22 28 Multiplier 2 Win For Life 13 21 31 25 6 19 Free Ball 41 Note extra numbers for Cash 4 Midday Cash 3 Midday and related games not available at press time.
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