Critters light up library Summer Reading event at Aiken library
Young readers enjoyed a two hour program by the Savannah River Ecology Lab featuring reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Specialists explained animals' roles, demonstrated safe handling, and stressed quiet to protect sensitive hearing. prizes and logs for completing the reading program were announced with upcoming events listed.
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Standora
Sean Poppy
Emma Domby
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Ecology Lab
Jennie Beck
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Ginny Soutmwo
Possum
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Aiken Middle students face sentencing in family court
Two Aiken Middle School pupils charged with criminal conspiracy for a March plot to kill a teacher face a sentencing hearing in family court this morning. Judge Dale Gable will rule on probation options or DJJ commitments after the pair pleaded guilty and have been under house arrest since April 14.
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Pickup Truck Theft Reported on Carolina Avenue
A blue 1990 Chevrolet pickup valued at 4000 with South Carolina plate 244 FNJ was stolen from a Carolina Avenue residence on Saturday. A Martinez man was arrested June 23 at a traffic checkpoint at I 20 and Martintown Road on charges including driving while intoxicated and seat belt violation after failing sobriety tests and registering a 14 percent blood alcohol level. A North Augusta man is suspected in an assault and battery case after a June 23 incident where he allegedly slapped his housemate at Metz Drive when she did not bring him a drink. A June 22 police chase began on Palmetto Parkway and Dittman Court when a speeder in a 1990 Ford Mustang convertible fled toward Augusta after reaching 110 mph. the suspect, described as a black male in dark clothing, escaped.
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Metz Drive
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Dittman Court
Augusta
Seared North Atlantic Cod with Lemon Avocado Sauce
A chef plates $20 seared North Atlantic cod accompanied by a bright lemon avocado sauce. The dish features tender flaky fish finished with citrus zest and creamy avocado notes. Served as a main with a light garnish, highlighting fresh seafood flavor.
Former bank officer faces fraud charges in Aiken case
Sheron Murphy, 37, a former loan officer at First Citizens Bank, was arrested on two counts of bank fraud and forgery for falsifying loan documents and forging a supervisor's signature. The incidents occurred in 1999 and 2000 totaling nearly $100,000. Murphy, now a legal secretary, surrendered and is free on a personal recognizance bond.
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Children Taken Into Emergency Custody After Welfare Check
An 1 month old and a 2 year old were placed in emergency protective custody following a welfare visit to an Aiken home. Police described extreme filth including a soiled diaper, exposed mattress stuffing, dirty dishes, insect feces, and a lack of baby food or formula. Social Services took custody. criminal charges pending.
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Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
Department of Social Services
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