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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1999
Page
11
Gloverville resident Robert Green Pitts, 38, was arrested and charged with strong arm robbery at Sons Super Grocery on Atomic Road in Beech Island. He allegedly demanded change, grabbed cash from a clerk’s register, and fled in a van. Pitts is held at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Aiken County deputies logged two accidental BB gun shootings over the weekend one on Stone Mint Road involving an 18 year old woman and another on Indian Mound Drive injuring a juvenile. A separate incident on Pine Street involved gunfire into the ground during a basketball dispute. Stolen items found on Union Street included a refrigerator stereo satellite system can opener and toaster. A 1983 black Camaro was broken into at Car City and a silver Honda Accord was stolen from the Family Med Center. A North Augusta man reports his stepson's larceny of $10. A youth found a bag containing a shotgun and large caliber bullets near Wire Road. Updated 3/2/99.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Sunday story stating paintballs were collected and reused. The balls were not collected or reused. they were biodegradable and left on the ground. The newspaper apologizes for the error.
Circuit Judge Gary Clary ordered the shift after a brief hearing where Assistant Solicitor Frank Young’s motion to quash a sub poena was upheld. The plaintiff’s attorney Gregory P. Harlow plans to seek the records in family court, arguing delay by the state. Young says the records are work product from a DJJ based criminal prosecution and are property of DJJ. The suit, filed by Eliza Dooley on behalf of Jane Doe, alleges sexual assault by two males at the shelter while under family court care.
Aiken County Council Chairman Ronnie Young said he will consult with legislators on state law defining who runs the county jail. The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a 1959 law placing jail control under the county police commission violated the state constitution. The decision affects 20 counties where councils run jails and leaves 26 where sheriffs hold the duty. Sheriff Howard Sellers has shown no interest in taking over, a status that traces back to 1985 when Carroll Heath moved jail supervision to the council.
The annual Read Across America event honors Dr. Seuss with community read alouds and volunteer sharing of favorite books. Local figures including Alison Carpenter and Jeff Wallace promote reading for child development and lifelong learning, with reminiscences from readers like Clif Hall and IS Vandervelde about cherished titles.
Sgt Dean McFarland of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office outlined the ACSO DUI team aim to cut drunk driving in Aiken County. He noted 51 traffic fatalities last year with 36 percent alcohol or drug related, while coroner Sue Fownesden cited high pending results and a 50 percent or higher rate for substance involvement. The program urges public reporting via 911 to ensure rapid checks on suspected intoxicated drivers.
Montmorenci Volunteer Fire Department runs a chicken dinner fundraiser at its new station beside the post office on US 78. Plates at 5.75 dollars include half-chicken, sides, and beverages with profits aiding the department. Cakes and brownies will also be sold as locals support the event.
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