Aiken Trials Kick Off 63rd Run at Aiken Training Track
The Triple Crown season opens with the 63rd Aiken Trials at the Aiken Training Track. Shane Bagby, chairman and Jaycees president, says the day looks promising. Gates open at 10 a.m. and crowds are expected as people arrive early to enjoy the races and tailgating tradition.
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Local horse trial wrap looks back at winners
A look back at last year’s horse trials highlights winners as local trainer Bagby eyes the City of Aiken Trophy trifecta. Volunteers faced wind and rain challenges setting up tents, but forecasters predict calmer conditions for today’s events.
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Graniteville man pleads guilty in triple charges
Raymond Stevens Jr 35 pleads guilty in Bamberg to murder of Glor ia McKie and related assault and kidnapping offenses against two others. He receives 38 years for murder 20 years for assault and battery with intent to kill and 30 years for kidnapping, all concurrent with no parole.
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Graniteville
Bamberg
Raymond Stevens Jr
Dover Early
Gloria McKie
Ridge Spring
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Robbery at Quick Pantry prompts manhunt in Aiken
Police search for a Black male suspect after a clerk at Quick Pantry on University Parkway was assaulted and robbed of cash. The 5 foot 10 inch, 25 to 30 year old attacker fled with the register money as a countywide bloodhound sweep and sheriff’s help followed leads near Aiken High School. The school was not in session.
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Aiken Public Safety
University Parkway
Aiken
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office
Aiken High School
Ginny Southworth
Cruelty Charges Filed Against North Augusta Pet Store Owner
Animal control officers seized over 100 animals Friday from Lynn's Exotic Pets at 350 Edgefield Road. An emaciated dog was found in a filing cabinet. Complaints over the past week said the owner had left town and animals were uncared for. See ANIMALS, Page 10A.
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Lynn
Edgefield Road
Ginny Southworth
Aiken man arrested for bomb threats
A 26 year old Aiken man Benjamin Jenkins was arrested for threatening the use of a destructive device after multiple calls including one to a local hospital. Police said no bombs were found as bomb sniffing dogs cleared Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Jehnssee Drive
Aiken Public Safety
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Aiken County
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