Six vie for three council seats in New Ellenton
Six candidates compete for three open city council seats in New Ellenton on March 30. Incumbents Sammie McDuffie and Vernel Sanders seek re election as Democrats while Brian Causey retires. Republican contenders include Vernon Dunbar Mark Key Ricky Foster and Mike Kellems. One public works seat is also open with no challenger yet. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall 200 S Main St.
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Sammie McDuffie
Vernel Sanders
Causey
McDuffie
Sanders
Vernon Dunbar
Mark Key
Ricky Foster
Mike Kellems
Anita Smith
Dunbar
Corinne Williams
New Ellenton City Hall
S. Main St
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
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Paradise Farm rider eyes Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event
Aiken rider Leslie Ward, head of the Pony Club, prepares for the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event, an Olympic qualifier. Her Paradise Farm hosts two national level events drawing 250 horses and 15 Olympic candidates, with River Dance her elite mount and Chainsaw Willie Key aiding course setup.
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Paradise
Paradise Farm
Ward
Aiken
England
Aiken Hounds
Mike Plum
Charles Plum
Torrance Watkins
Europe
Willie Key
New York
Virginia
Canada
Pennsylvania
Man sentenced to 20 years for assault and related crimes
Bran don L Hicks, 19, formerly of University Parkway Apartments, was sentenced to 20 years for assault and battery with intent to kill, plus 20 years for armed robbery and five years for possession of a weapon during a violent crime. All sentences run concurrently for shooting Carl Airrington and robbing him. Airrington suffered paralysis on the left side of his face.
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Aiken
Reginald L. Lloyd
Brandon L. Hicks
University Parkway Apartments
Hicks
Carl Airrington
York St
Airrington
Desiree Pierce
Brandon Hicks
Cadet Michael Riddick Honored at CAP South Carolina Conference
Cadet Michael Riddick, squadron commander of the Aiken Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, was named Cadet of the Year at the CAP South Carolina Wing Conference at Shaw Air Force Base on March 13. He will begin studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy in July and aims to fly fighters. Riddick, a five year cadet, also participates in NJROTC, the National Honor Society, and the German Honor Society. He was chosen from over 600 cadets statewide and says CAP offers leadership and flying opportunities while opening many doors. The Aiken CAP meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Aiken Municipal Airport.
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Civil Air Patrol
Riddick
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force
Aiken
South Carolina
Shaw Air Force Base
South Aiken Njrotc
National Honor Society
Aiken High School
U.S. Air Force
Renee Stewart
Infant dies from blunt force trauma in Aiken homicide
Investigators question contacts in a homicide probe after four week old Raymond Pulliam died of internal bleeding from a liver laceration. The infant died at the Medical College of Georgia after being transported from Aiken Friday. Police pursue leads as the case develops.
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Aiken
Raymond Pulliam
Medical College of Georgia
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
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Steeplechase Preview Opens Village of Shops Photo
Aiken Standard previews the Steeplechase event featuring the Village of Shops. The Thursday edition highlights vendors, activities, and community turnout for the festive race weekend.
J Wheels Breaks Down PT Cruiser Convertible Options
The feature reviews the PT Cruiser Convertible, detailing trims, pricing, and practical choices for buyers. It notes available options and potential trade offs for weekend buyers.
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J Wheels
Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Tuesday drawing results show Pick 3 Midday 8 4 6 and Pick 4 Midday 3 7 6 7. Evening picks are Pick 3 0 2 3 and Pick 4 3 1 8 7.
Georgia Lottery Results Card Update
Georgia Lottery midday and evening draws list Cash 3 and Cash 4 numbers for the day with pairs including Cash 3 Midday 2 1 8 and Cash 4 Evening 9 4 1 9. Fantasy 5 37 13 30 36 24 and Change Game entries shown as R-1-7-4-5-D V-3-7-9-5-V plus Mega Millions numbers 3 28 45 49 51 Mega Ball 52.
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Publisher's Number for Aiken Standard Listed
The Aiken Standard lists contact details for publisher responsibilities managed by Scott B. Hunter with a phone extension 203 and email mail.shunter at aikenstandard.com. EzPay: ebi.
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Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
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