Aiken residents honored for care of SC Gamecocks mascot
Aiken's Mary Snelling and Ron Albertelli received a state proclamation at the South Carolina Statehouse for their years of work caring for Sir Big Spur the live Gamecocks mascot. State Rep. William Clyburn noted the bird's fame and the couple's dedication to transporting it to games.
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St. John's pastor Howie to leave in June
Local News reports that St. John's Church pastor Howie will depart in June. The article notes plans for a transition within the congregation and mentions Bojangles' expansion slated for Aiken County.
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Deaths and Funerals 6A area notices Annie Louise Lee to William Bigelow
Area deaths list includes Annie Louise Lee of North Augusta Charles W Chandler of Aiken Harold L Fox of Aiken Joyce Owens Fennington of Wagoner Mary Lou Dunbar of Williston Rosa Lee Jones of North Augusta and William James Bill Bigelow of Aiken. Funeral notices appear in 6A.
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Louise” Lee
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Bill” Bigelow
Weather Contact Details Messy Telephones
The readable text provides phone numbers 803-648-2311 and 803-644-2401 with a garbled weather contact cue. No additional geographic or event details are discernible.
Public Safety unveils scams education plan for seniors
The Aiken Department of Public Safety introduces a presentation on common phone scams targeting the elderly. Jennifer Bickel led the effort, noting scams often begin with obtaining small personal details like names or bank numbers and escalate to identity theft. The most reported scam features a caller posing as Medicare claiming the victim won medical equipment and needs verification.
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Public Safety offers scams prevention talks for groups
Aiken Public Safety Sgt Jennifer Bickel invites churches civic groups and senior centers to schedule talks on identity theft and fraud. Learn prevention tips and how scammers pose as government or bank officials to steal data and money. See SCAMS, Page 14A.
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MOX funding cut plan sparks Yucca comparison in Aiken
Aiken County Council member Chuck Smith says the Obama budget proposal to freeze the MOX program at Savannah River Site smells like Yucca Mountain. He warns the cold standby option risks leaving more nuclear material in limbo and threatens jobs while the DOE study cites a $30 billion life cycle cost.
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Smith seeks to halt waste at DOE sites amid SRS concerns
Chuck Smith, vice chair of the Energy Communities Alliance and Aiken County Council member, says waste remains at several DOE sites including SRS after a 2010 decision. He calls the MOX program politically motivated and notes SRS echoes Yucca Mountain concerns.
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