Annual quilt show under way at museum
The Quilters of South Carolina Quilt Show at the Aiken County Historical Museum features traditional appliqué and art quilts from eleven categories. Home to antique pieces from Lynn Burke, the exhibit runs through April 11 with a reception Saturday 2 to 4 pm and a silent auction through the same date. Open Tue-Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sat-Sun 2-5 pm. call 642-2015 for details.
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Stand for Children group grows in Aiken chapter
The Aiken Stand for Children chapter, led by Gail Graham, met with national director Jonah Edelman and USC Aiken team founder Dr. Keri Weed. The group aims to advocate for child issues including a teen center and funding for Helping Hands, a residential child service agency.
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Shadie Hall
Michelle McCrary
Rob Novit
National
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Festival of Horses celebrates Aiken equestrian traditions
The Festival of Horses will occur Saturday and Sunday in Aiken to honor local equestrian heritage and the Winter Colony history. Events include stables tours, a fox hunt meet, carriage parade, equine exhibitions, and a Saratoga Reception at Houndsslake CC. Proceeds benefit STAR Riding & Driving. Tickets $15 one day $25 both days.
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Local police blotter reports thefts and arrests across several blocks
A purse with 40 dollars a checkbook and ID disappeared from Perrin Street. A York Street store incident led to a suspect arrest after a man allegedly struck a woman and fled with the victim holding the truck. BB gun possession intoxication and charges followed at Columbia Avenue. Stolen bikes valued at 225 dollars and 4000 dollar lawn mower were noted. Vehicles on York Edgefield and Culley Streets were broken into with stolen stereo gear and cash. Deputies seized a 7000 dollar vehicle after a blue light chase. A Martintown Road apartment theft totaled 20050 dollars in goods. Other incidents include a child endangerment DUI arrest on Knox Avenue and various thefts from Weston to Jackson and Jackson avenues. A Belvedere shoplifter and a North Augusta man facing crack distribution charges were jailed. A suspect resisted arrest over window tint violations and a drugs case near Bradleyville Road.
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Laurens Street resident dies after self inflicted gunshot
A 76 year old resident at a Laurens Street health care center died Wednesday after police say he shot himself in the head outside the facility. He reportedly took his wife’s car during a missing vehicle call and returned before dying at the Medical College of Georgia.
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Aiken Standard Covers Starsky and Hutch Movie Duo
Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller star as 70s detectives in a new film adaptation. The piece notes March’s character trait Thoroughness and hints at local theater plans and reviews.
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Starsky and Hutch
Aiken
Lottery Winning Numbers Report Wednesday Draws
Wednesday draws list Pick 3 Midday 5 6 8, Pick 4 Midday 8 9 8 3, Pick 3 Evening 8 9 0, Pick 4 Evening 5 8 4 9, Carolina Five 32 27 17 1 26, Powerball 5 11 17 23 53 with Powerball 34 and Power Play 2.
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Georgia Lottery Numbers Reported for Midday and Evening Draws
Georgia Lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 0 0 7 Cash 4 Midday 5 9 8 0 Cash 3 Evening 8 1 6 Cash 4 Evening 6 5 9 2 Fantasy 5 4 10 29 36 38 Lotto South 7 9 11 17 19 30 Change Game V 3 4 8 5 V Change Game 7 2 7 1 6 0 Change Game S 2 7 1 6 1
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