Police release composite sketch of downtown assault suspect
Aiken Public Safety detectives and a State Law Enforcement Division sketch artist, with help from the assault victim, produced a composite image of the suspect. ACTS annual meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner were held at Saint Mary Help of Christians Church with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh as guest speaker.
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Aiken Public Safety
ACTS
Churches Together Serving
Saint Mary Help of Christians Church
Fred Cavanaugh
What are you reading Meet today's book lover
Aiken Standard spotlights a reader named Karen Wessel from Aiken who chose Jane Green's Babyville as her current read. This daily feature aims to spark discussions about literature and celebrate readers.
Area Deaths Listed in Georgia and North Carolina
The Deaths and Funerals notice lists several individuals by name and residence including Doris Jamison Collins and Mary Lee Page, with origins in Georgia and North Carolina. The notice also mentions other families such as L Dean Fleming and Aiken Linwold Kibler McCullough, plus John Mullen Jr and Lloyd G Richardson among the deceased. Funeral details are not included.
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L. Dean Fleming
Aiken
Linwold
Kibler McCullough
John Mullen Jr
Nashville, Tenn
Mary Lee Page
Swainsboro, Ga
Lloyd G. Richardson
Grace seeks voice for abused families in state divorce reform
Karyn Grace pushes to add mental cruelty as grounds for divorce in South Carolina after the murder suicide of her husband and two sons. State Rep. Don Smith plans a bill, with Gov. Sanford shown openness to review. Grace and relatives urge support to prevent others from suffering.
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Karyn Grace
Grace
Terry Young
Gunner
Ryker
Young
South Carolina
Gunner-Ryker
S.C
Don Smith
S.C. House
Steve Young
Smith
Mark Sanford
Sunday alcohol sales to continue in Aiken stores during appeals
Area Bi Lo Food Lion and Kangaroo Express outlets in Aiken may keep selling alcohol on Sundays while appealing a Department of Revenue decision. The 90 day window for appeals began after permits to sell daily were denied, with stores displaying notices and awaiting a judge’s ruling.
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Aiken
Area Bi-Lo
Food Lion
Kangaroo Express
S.C. Department of Revenue
Danny Brazell
Brazell
Department of Revenue
Bob Reale
The
Pantry
S.C. General Assembly
Red Cross HQ Near Downtown Aiken Likely Up For Sale
City Manager says a .85 acre Laurens Street lot housing the American Red Cross headquarters could be put on the market if the City decides not to renew the current lease. A sale would involve advertised sealed bids with a $400,000 property appraisal and possible redevelopment by nearby Legare Morgan House developers.
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Laurens Street
American Red Cross
Aiken
Roger LeDucc
LeDue
10 Downing
Gary Smith
Red Cross Board
Red Cross
Smith
LeDuc
Fred Cavanaugh
Jane Vaughters
LeDuce
District weighs block versus traditional middle school scheduling
Aiken County School District weighs whether to keep moving away from block scheduling or return to traditional 60 minute classes in middle schools. Debate spurred by Kennedy Middle School staff and parents after a right to study proposal. Dr. Roberson says Superintendent Eldridge will ask the board to delay next year’s implementation for further review.
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Aiken County
Kennedy Middle School
North Augusta
Aiken
Frank Roberson
Roberson
Linda Eldridge
Board of Education
Rob Novit
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Marc Striesfeld
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