Aiken Police Investigate Bar Assault and Domestic Dispute
Police blotter items report an assault at a local bar involving the bartender’s girlfriend, a counterfeit $20 bill found at a fast food restaurant, a North Carolina man damaging a motel room, a recurring domestic dispute on Sumter Street with threats to take the child, and a counterfeit $20 bill found at an Aiken supermarket.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
New Ellenton
North Carolina
Sumter Street
Aiken
Town meeting set for Tuesday evening in Aiken
The City of Aiken will host a 7 p.m. town meeting Tuesday at the Municipal Conference Center to answer questions about Y2K preparations. City staff and representatives from NationsBank, Aiken Electric Co-op, SCE&G, American Red Cross, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, and Aiken County Emergency Preparedness will provide updates. The public is invited. center is at 214 Park Avenue, SW. Call 642-7654 for more information.
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Aiken
NationsBank
Aiken Electric Co-op
Sce&g
American Red Cross
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken County Emergency Preparedness
Park Avenue
National Scrapbook Day Workshop Offered at Church Gym
A Saturday hands on National Scrapbook Day workshop runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South African Presbyterian Church gym. The $25 fee includes lunch and materials. beginners start at 10 a.m. An extra $10 covers all materials for a page. Bring 6 to 10 photos and contact 649 5576 for details. Infant toddler swimming lessons begin May 10 at USC Aiken pool from 7 to 30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. parental participation required, fee $35. Call 641 3431 for more info.
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South Africn Presbyterian ‘Church
University of South Carolina Aiken
State House honors SBHS marching band and N jr ROTC
On Wednesday at the State House, Representative Roland Smith and colleagues recognized Silver Bluff High School's marching band and the Naval Junior ROTC unit, celebrating their contributions and achievements.
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State House
Roland Smith
SBHS
Naval
A Day in the Country Brings Augsta Music Festival to CSRA
The CSRA hosts a major two day festival at Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds with Lonestar Shiloh Southern Touch Tim Wood and Horsecreek Michael Peterson Danny Rhea and the All Stars. Proceeds aid United Cerebral Palsy of the CSRA. Admission free on Saturday May 1 events start 10 am with car show craft fair and street dance. Sunday starts 11 am with concert and continued activities. Tickets 10 15 at the gate. ages six and under free. Sponsors include KICKS99 WRDW News12 Budweiser Coca Cola SCANA Energy Powertel and others. For details call 278 5404 or UCP at 706 733 5700.
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Augusta
CSRA
Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds
Lonestar
Shiloh
Southern Touch
Tim Wood
Horsecreek
Michael Peterson
Rhes Reeves
United Cerebral Palsy
Southeastern MHISC Home Expo Opens At Aiken Fairgrounds
The first annual Southeastern MHISC Home Expo runs today and tomorrow at the Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Officials and citizens learn advantages of modern manufactured housing with vaulted ceilings luxury baths and name brand appliances. Homes are built with quality lumber and sheet rock walls and now meet high wind safety standards with wind straps stabilizers and ground anchors. Custom orders arrive in four to six weeks.
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Aiken
Florida
May Declared Older South Carolinians Month
Governor Hodges proclaims May as Older South Carolinians Month and designates May 16 as Senior Sunday to honor citizens over 50. The proclamation highlights caregiver support and aging with independence and dignity as South Carolina’s senior population grows toward 2020 and beyond.
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Jim Hodges
Palmetto State
South Carlina
Hodges
South Car
Space animals and NASA vet Dr Alvin Moreland discussed
Thursday talk by Dr Alvin Moreland, a NASA connected veterinarian, traced the history of using rats mice hamsters and other animals in early space research. He described sterile environments, immune changes in astronauts, and the quest for microbiologically clean experimental subjects amid NASA's missions. Moreland's career at the University of Florida and his Florida and Aiken ties were noted as context.
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Aiken
Alvin Moreland
Woreland
NASA
Space
Moreland
University of Florida
Department of
Florida
Frank Moreland
Silver Bluff Animal Hospital
Newberry Hall
Yul Holloway
Aiken Barnwell Lead Head Start Sites Win State Contest
Head Start in Aiken and Barnwell counties tops the state in support as parents and business backers donate 25 cents per pin. The campaign filled maps across both counties and spelled A B H S with pins. Officials report $2600 raised for local services helping at risk children. Gallman credits community involvement for the win.
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Aiken/Barnwell
James Gallman
Gallman
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