Aiken County Sheriff Blotter Details Weekend Thefts and Incidents
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office reports a series of thefts and property crimes in Granitveville Belvedere York Street and Beech Island. Incidents include a kidnapping and sexual assault investigation, purse theft from a car, vehicle break ins at a shopping center, a stolen teal El Camino, a residential burglary on York Street, a found pistol turned in with missing serial number, a stolen dual tank air compressor, auto break in on Rita Avenue, a broken Nissan window with golf bag theft, vandalism at Pine Grove Church Bath, and a rifle and cash stolen from a Beech Island home.
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Aiken Brewing Co Celebrates First Anniversary
The Aiken Brewing Company marked its first anniversary on St Patrick’s Day with a free St Patrick’s Day feast in the pub and a live band in the upstairs sports bar for guests.
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Graham cautions on budget surplus as state says funds may not exist
US Rep Lindsey Graham cautioned against spending a projected $8 billion budget surplus that may not materialize. He noted Greenspan warnings about adding programs without funding and urged using discretionary funds to cover proposed Bosnia and Gulf security and disaster aid. He said the surplus is uncertain and urged restraint until actual funds are confirmed.
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Cupid Polo Match Sparks Lifetime Union
Argentine polo player Lito Salatino met Gina Powell in Aiken in 1987 after extended stays and a playful bet that led to a long courtship. Salatino, from Buenos Aires, had played polo worldwide before staying longer in Aiken and later reconnecting in Connecticut and France before the couple began their life together.
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Aiken County Council Approves Noise Talks at Model Plane Field
The Aiken County Council approved an amendment to allow negotiations to settle noise complaints near the Pine Log Road and Storm Branch Road model airplane field. Three representatives from the model airplane club and three residents will meet with County Administrator Bill Shepherd next Tuesday to pursue a resolution.
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LaVana McKenzie
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North Augusta fights state bill over juvenile hold costs
North Augusta joins Aiken in a lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice over $30,000 in holding costs for juveniles awaiting trial. The city argues courts should cover the costs, a dispute rooted in a 1985 law shifting detention expenses from counties to arresting agencies.
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Magistrate to hear motions to dismiss Townsend case
Belvedere A sexual harassment complaint against former USC Aiken official Carlos Skip Townsend was to be argued by Aiken attorney Robert Harte. He planned motions to dismiss on double jeopardy and prosecutorial misconduct grounds. If denied, trial would start after lunch.
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Aiken High Wins Vanderbilt Academic Bowl Championship
Aiken High School’s academic team secured first place at the Vanderbilt University Academic Bowl. Led by Martin Sheehan and David James, the Hornets defeated top teams including Santa Fe High 345 to 290 in the final, claiming the crown jewel of quiz bowls and surpassing the school record for team points.
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