New Ellenton Fires Suspended Policeman
New Ellenton Police Officer Charles Freeman has been terminated by a 5 1 vote after an eight year tenure. Freeman refused to reveal sources or discuss a pending case, citing constitutional rights. The council suspended him on February 22 after charges of not discussing a case and other alleged issue findings. Citizens voiced objection to the firing but stayed silent at the meeting.
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New Ellenton
Charles Freeman
Freeman
Lillian Hammack
Ellenton
Carl Langley
Council
Norman Strader
Strader
Langley
N.E
Beech Island Woman Dies After Wreck Injuries
A 22 year old Langley woman Nancy McDaniel Beard died at the scene after a collision while turning from S C 302 to S C 125. Tina M King 18 of Jackson drove the other car and was uninjured. Four passengers from Beard's car were treated and released. The incident is under investigation by Aiken County Coroner John C Stoll.
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Beech Island
Langley
Nancy McDaniel Beard
Aiken County
John C. Stoll
Tina M. King
Jackson
Have You Heard at Youth Supper Featuring Juggling
John White introduced Brett Crawford who juggled two baseballs and an apple during a First Presbyterian Church Youth spaghetti supper. Crawford bit the apple while juggling as White challenged him with a bite of the baseball. Dan Moore commented on Jeff Nichols choosing air traffic control as Reagan era demands. Mayor Weeks recalled city earnings of 700000 in interest last year.
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John White
First Presbyterian Church
White
Brett Crawford
Crawford
Acaustic White
Dan Moore
Jeff Nichols
Jeff
Moore
Reagan
White House
Classified pages offer Aiken County job listings
Advertisement urges readers to check the daily classified pages for a list of Aiken Countians seeking work.
Thoroughbreds Prepare for Trials Traffic Tips
The Aiken Department of Public Safety sets a two lane one way traffic plan on Two Notch Road for the Triple Crown trials. Vehicles to the races should enter via South Boundary Grace or Mead avenues. many cars towed if parked before 9 am or after the race end. Parking rules and admissions rules noted.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Two Notch Road
South Boundary
Audubon Drive
Grace Avenue
Mead Avenue
Whiskey Road
Grace
Mead Avenues
Specta
Aiken Trials Open With Education Focus For New Runners
Aiken Training Track hosts the 40th running of the Aiken Trials on Saturday with six races on a one mile dirt oval. Trainers expect to evaluate unraced two year olds and older horses as crowds observe paddock behavior and race ambiance. Post time is 2 p m with two lengths of trials for each group showcasing early season readiness.
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Aiken
Two Notch Road
Aiken Jaycees
Mike) Freeman
Freeman
You Will Get Your Chance To Speak On Zoning Proposal
The City of Aiken plans public hearings on zoning ordinance changes with first reading on April 12 and second reading on April 26. A copy of the ordinance is available for $5 in the Municipal Building and review hours run Monday through Friday. Kenneth Taylor of Crosland Park complained about rusty water during last night’s council meeting, showing a milk jug with rusty water.
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City of Aiken
Aiken
Park Ave
S.W
Kenneth Taylor
Chatfield St
N.E
Crosland Park
Williamson Named New Chairman of Aiken County School Board
Clifton Williamson was elected last night as chairman at the Consolidated School District of Aiken County during the annual reorganization meeting. The former vice chairman replaces Dr. Durward B. Pridgen as chairman, and Sally Bigger was elected by secret ballot.
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Clifton Williamson
Williamson
Aiken County
Dr. Durward B. Pridgen
Sally Bigger
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H. Odell Weeks
Abby Erma Bombeck
Mea
Audubon
Dede Riles
W.C
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