County considers selling Mattie C. Hall nursing home
Aiken County faces a potential sale of the Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center by September end. The council reviewed a month by month plan from Larson Allen with bids due by the end of April. Support varies though many see value in selling to bolster roads and taxes.
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Aiken
County Council
Mattie C. Hall
Larson Allen
Lished
Eddie Butler
National Health Care
Butler
Police hunt for suspect after traffic stop yields drugs
Aiken Public Safety officers stopped a vehicle over the weekend and seized more than 28 grams of cocaine, two pounds of marijuana, and over 90 grams of crack cocaine. Clifton Young, 26, of Belgium Circle in North Augusta, fled and warrants are issued for trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and related charges. Police seek tips at 642-7620.
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Aiken Public Safety
Clifton Young
Belgium Circle
North Augusta
Hahn Village
SLED Receives $26.3 Million Homeland Security Grant
The State Law Enforcement Division earns a $26.3 million DHS grant to bolster South Carolina emergency preparedness. Senator Lindsey Graham notes threats from terrorist groups persist and emphasizes frontline law enforcement. Funds support regional coordination to prevent respond and recover from terrorist, cyber, and natural disasters with programs across Homeland Security, Terrorism Prevention, Emergency Management Performance, Metropolitan Medical Response, and Citizen Corps.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
South Carolina
Graham
Metropolitan Medical Response
Citizen Corps
Aiken Schools Celebrate Dr Seuss Birthday Read Across America
Aiken Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge joined kindergarten and second grade classes for Seuss birthday activities marking the 101st observance. Students read titles such as Bugs Bugs Bugs Hoops Above the Rim and The Headless Horseman while teachers praised daily reading and engagement.
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Rob Novit
Seuss
Aiken
Linda Eldridge
Greendale
Bob Barner
Gwendolyn Byrd
Angela Blair
Angela Blair’s Second-Graders Were Walking In the Hallway To Computer Lab
Eric Walters
Burglary, thefts and arrests reported in area police blotter
A burglary on Edgefield Avenue in Aiken Tuesday led to a loss of electronics valued over 1000. A York Street club reported a stolen car later recovered. A Barnwell Avenue couple faced criminal domestic violence charges after police noted mutual injuries. A North Augusta man was jailed Feb 25 for marijuana possession and a defective tag light, found with a pistol. Other incidents include public drunkenness and cocaine possession on Edgefield Road Feb 23, a fight on Bismarck Drive Feb 24, a Shoreline Drive theft of 790 dollars in saws Feb 16 17, and a Hemlock Drive lawn damage from four wheelers Feb 7 12. An North Augusta man was jailed Feb 23 for operating an uninsured vehicle driving with a suspended license after being seen at Old Edgefield Road and Seymour Drive.
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Edgefield Avenue
Aiken
North Augusta
Shoreline Drive
East Buena Vista Avenue
Edgefield Road
Augusta
Bismarck Drive
Hemlock Drive
Old Edgefield Road
Seymour Drive
USC Aiken Women Open Peach Belt Play vs Lander
The USC Aiken Lady Pacers begin Peach Belt Conference tournament action on Thursday in Augusta facing Lander University. The article notes schedule details and local community events including a weekend book fair hosted by the AAUW at the old Belks in Kalmia Plaza.
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USC Aiken
Lady Pacers
Lander University
Augusta
AAUW
Old Belks
Kalmia Plaza
City of Mr Fil Hocter Aiken Sincerity March Trait
The city designates March as the month to honor Sincerity in Aiken. Residents are encouraged to reflect on honest conduct and community integrity throughout the period.
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Aiken
Lottery results brief with multiple draws
Wednesday lottery numbers list Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for both day and night sessions. Palmetto Cash Five drawing shows five numbers plus multiplier. Powerball results include five numbers and Powerball and Powerplay values.
Wednesday Draw Winning Numbers Summary
Wednesday numbers show Cash 3 Midday 9 3 8, Cash 4 Midday 9 7 8 1, Cash 3 Evening 9 4 0, Cash 4 Evening 0 8 7 4, Fantasy 5 37 36 31 20 2, LottoSouth 15 20 23 25 32 36.
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Cash
Fantasy
LottoSouth
Aiken Standard contact and delivery notice
The Aiken Standard provides office hours and contact numbers for staff, pricing details for daily and weekend subscriptions, EzPay options, and delivery guidelines. It notes delivery deadlines and carrier payment rules and instructs customers to call to cancel subscriptions.
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Aiken
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