Aiken Mourns Chemistry Professor Michael Dukes Passes
Michael Dennis Dukes died March 26 2025 at home after a long career spanning Dupont Savannah River Plant USC Columbia and USC chemistry. Born November 4 1952 in Winter Haven Florida he lived in Aiken with wife Nancy and daughters Melanie Capo Meredith Dukes and granddaughter Grace Capo. He taught at USC and mentored international PhD students while cofounding community service and church roles. A memorial service is April 4 at First Presbyterian Church with a donation request to USC Chemistry.
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Two dead in Walnut Court shooting near North Augusta
March 27 shooting near North Augusta left Keith Jones 71 and Kathy Hydrick 56 dead after deputies entered a Walnut Court residence north of Interstate 20 Exit 5. Jones died from a personal safety related gunshot wound and Hydrick from a gunshot wound. Hydrick autopsy planned in Newberry. Jones autopsy not scheduled.
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Wagener Fire Department Resignations Shake Town Leadership
Wagener faces a critical staffing drop after a mass resignation on Nov. 16, 2024, leaving 33 firefighters and staff. Fire Chief Tillman C. Rushton cited harassment by the mayor in his resignation letter. earlier leader David Watson faced scrutiny over overtime payments. Town population is 687 over 1.3 square miles with monthly council meetings.
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