Oak tree clears path for Schofield Middle School work
Aiken City Council overturned the Park Commission to permit a paved cut through on Kershaw Street for Schofield Middle School’s $10 million renovation. The 36 inch oak in the proposed path was deemed an acceptable loss to meet the new school entrance and traffic circle, with bids expected April 10. The mayor stressed ongoing commitment to parkway preservation and tree conservation despite the decision.
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Aiken
Schofield Middle School
Aiken County
Kershaw Street
Schofield
Sumter Street
Uest
William Galiman
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Parks Commission
Vandals strike area damages park court and cars
A weekend vandalism wave hit H Odell Weeks Recreation Center racquetball court with black paint causing about 250 in damage. In Virginia Acres neighborhood several vehicles on Henry Street Collier Street and Marvin Drive were vandalized with black lines and vulgar words, totaling over 700 in damage. Public Safety Inspector David Turno said patrols were increased as the investigation continues.
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Aiken
David Turno
ADPS
Wreck at US 25 and Sweetwater injures locals
At 7 50 a m on Monday a two vehicle crash at US 25 and Sweetwater Road sent several local residents to the Medical College of Georgia. William McKeithen 29 and Pamela Lanham 24 were involved. Lanham charged with failure to yield. Pamela Lanham listed in critical condition Parthina Lanham and William Watson in fair condition. two young children listed as no information.
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Ginny Southworth
U.S. 25
Sweetwater
North Augusta
US. 25
Sweetwater Road
The
Medical College of Georgia
William McKeithen
Trenton
Pamela Lanham
S.C. Highway Patrol
Lanham
Parthina Lanham
William Watson
Khaof Young
Treanne Young
Khaof
McKeithen
Easter Church Drama Presents Joy Comes in the Morning
Seven area churches stage an Easter drama at Friendship Baptist Church on Richland Avenue. Produced and directed by Dr. Gene Redd the tale covers the week before the crucifixion with Judas Peter Mary and Jesus and ends with the resurrection. Performances begin at 5 pm Sunday with biblical costumes props and a Jerusalem Wall cross and tomb on display. Interested groups can call 648-9290.
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Friendship Baptist Church
Gene Redd
Jesus
Judas
Peter
Mary
Sedd
Redd
Jerusalem Wall
Friendship Baptist
Richland Avenue
Edd
Fire Erupts At Jackson Home Injures No One
Three Jackson residents escaped injury in a two story home fire at 412 Main St around 3 17 a m. Firefighters battled for about two hours and estimated half the home was destroyed. A man woman and baby were inside but unharmed. a dog was treated for burns and saved. Responding departments included Beech Island Silver Bluff and New Ellenton with New Ellenton sending a ladder truck.
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Buart
Jackson
Dean Fasenmyer
Jones
Main St
Fasenmyer
Beech Island
Silver Bluff
New Ellenton
Aiken City Leaders React to Proposed State Laws
Aiken City Council members met to discuss looming state bills that could curb municipal powers. The gathering lacked formal notice, prompting questions about takings legislation and municipal utility rates overseen by the PSC. Local leaders warn impacts include zoning limits and possible annexation pressure.
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S.C. General Assembly
J. Roland Smith
Langley
Aiken
Roger LeDuc
LeDue
Fred
Grantagh
Aiken County
S.C. Public Service Commission
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Adam Burton
Virginia Acres Park
Wreck
Six
MCG
Bill Bengtson
Earnest Saylor Jr
Smith
PSC
Pat Danning
Taurus
Aiken Golf Club
Loyd and
Gresne
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