Police blotter notes multiple thefts and pranks
A work truck was stolen from Fairfield Street and Park Avenue after 3 pm. A Huffy Raider bicycle was taken from Newberry Street. A Toyota Corolla on Whiskey Road had its window broken and purse stolen. A Shawcrest resident received 100 pizza deliveries and prank calls. A burglary occurred on Knobone Avenue in North Augusta.
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Fairfield Street
Park Avenue
Sudiow
Newberry Street
Odella Weeks
Whiskey Road
Shawcrest
Sheriff's Deputies
Sheme
Knobone Avenue
North Augusta
School sex investigated at Paul Knox Middle School
Two students were placed in in school suspension after an art class incident of improper sexual advances witnessed by peers. Teachers were unaware of the incident and Principal Gene Robbins is collecting statements as the investigation continues. The Area II Advisory Council will meet Thursday at 6 30 pm to review the case.
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Paul Knox Middle School
Nancy Smith
Area II
Dr. Smith
Burglary ring busted by Aiken County sheriffs office
A six man burglary ring operating in Aiken Graniteville Ridge Spring and Wagoner was taken off the streets by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. Lt. Michael Frank said the gang was linked to 18 burglaries as the investigation traced patterns and recovered stolen items including guns. Otis Keith Owens 17 of Howlandville Road Warrenville faced 15 counts grand larceny 12 counts burglary and two counts petty larceny. Other suspects were arrested with names not yet released and more arrests possible.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Detention Center
Warrenville
Otis Keith Owens
Howlandville Road
Wens
Frank
Owens
Summer Arts Camp '99 at Aiken Center for the Arts
Aiken Center for the Arts announces Summer Arts Camp '99 for ages 4 to 13 from June through August. Five day sessions run 9:30 to 12:30 or 1:25 to 4 p.m., with classes in drawing painting pottery sculpture and theater. An Aug 20 Summer Arts Festival will showcase student work. registration by May 21 costs 65 per week plus a free Mona Lisa T-shirt. Volunteers and donations of art supplies are requested.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Kathy Nowlin
Ms. Nowlin
Madeline Fox
Mary Peacock
Laurens Street
Clemson selects local as inaugural member
Aiken resident Gene W. Bidson has been chosen as an inaugural member of Clemson University's Alumni Fellows program. He will mentor students and faculty, drawing on his EcoEnvironmental Corp. leadership in Augusta and his Savannah River water quality research.
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Aiken
Gene W. Bidson
Clemson University
Bidson
Clemson
EcoEnvironmental Corp
EcoSystems Institute
Augusta
Savannah River
Augusta Canal
Eidson
University
Matt Watkins
Clemson Alumni Association
Watkins
Book Signing for A Locals Guide to SC Dining Secrets
Lynne Katonak and son Brian sign copies at Aiken Office Supply and Bookstore on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. The guide covers 84 local restaurants across South Carolina and was published in Orangeburg at a price of $12.95.
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South Carolina
Aiken
Lynne Katonak
Brian
Orangeburg
Funds Awarded To Aid Low Income Families In South Carolina
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority approved 158000 in Trust Fund Awards at a monthly meeting for acquisition and rehabilitation of five properties across Aiken Berkeley and Fairfield Counties. Funds support a three bedroom home for a low income family in Aiken and other housing projects including Moncks Corner Ladson Winnsboro and Alvin. The state treasurer serves as the Fund's Trustee.
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Aiken
Board of Commissioners
South Carolina
Moncks Corner
Berkeley Citizens, Inc
Ladson
Fairfield County Board of Disabilities
Winnsboro
Alvin
Housing Trust Fund
Five Scholarships Announced by Aiken Preparatory School
Aiken Preparatory School unveils five scholarship packages for fall 1999 targeting next year’s sixth and seventh graders. Three awards of 2000 and two of 1000 will renew annually with attendance. Applicants take a scholarship exam May 15 at 9 am at the school, then proceed with the admissions process.
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Aiken Preparatory School
Aiken Prep
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Lts
Laurens St. SW
Scott Webster
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Logan
Aikenstandard.com
Scott B. Hunter
Aiken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
8.C
Aiken, 8.C
Anion
Windsor
Georgia
N. Augusta
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