Three juveniles held after alleged armed robbery plot
Aiken public safety says three youths, ages 17 and 16, were arrested near Shop N Fill on Whiskey Road after a clerk notified police during a smoke complaint at Odell Weeks. Officers seized a getaway car, ski masks, a handgun and a baseball bat. The suspects are in juvenile detention awaiting a hearing.
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Pete Frommer
Whiskey Road
Frommer
Price Avenue
Odell Weeks Activities Center
Obituary notices list deaths across several South Carolina towns
Notices announce the deaths of Irene Beasley Graniteville Ora Bell Hickson Ridge Spring Ertha D Johnson Aiken Evelyn B Corbett Gloverville Emma Miller North Augusta and outline funeral details and survivor information.
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Irene
Beasley
Graniteville
Ora Bell Hickson
Ridge Spring
Ertha D. Johnson
Aiken
Evelyn B. Corbett
Gloverville
Emma Miller
North Augusta
Lottery Results Briefing for Friday Draws
Friday Cash 3 Midday drew 8 3 0. Cash 3 Evening shows 6 4 5. Big Game numbers were 25 33 38 40 45 with a 17 Power Ball. Winners across games included multiple plays. Check local office for prize claims and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash
Storm debris cleared after massive thunderstorm in Aiken
Aiken and surrounding neighborhoods faced extensive debris as crews cleared fallen trees and power lines. Residents, including Rosemary English on Lincoln Avenue, described near misses and fear as utility workers restored traffic signals and reconnected power. County officials reported overnight clearing and assessments with roads becoming passable.
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Aiken
Rosemary English
Lincoln Avenue
Hampton Avenue
Laurens Street
Carroll Busbee
Governor tours damaged areas in Edgefield County
Gov Beasley toured Edgefield County after a spring storm levelled homes and killed one resident Pam Hart. Amy Ryles recovered her wedding rings amid rubble as seven tornadoes touched down in South Carolina and three in Georgia. Edgefield damage was about 1.8 million dollars with several injuries and large hail reported.
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Governor Tours
Edgefield County
Edgefield
Amy Ryles
Pam Hart
South Carolina
Pam
Ryles
David Beasley
Christie Hamilton
State Emergency Preparedness Division
National Weather Service
Lincoln County
Steve
Naglie
Saluda
Lincolnton
Clarks Hill
Aiken County
Lake ‘Thurmond
Bernard Palmer
Columbia
Johnston
Fuel disposal study urges SRS to broaden approach
A National Research Council study at SRS argues against relying mainly on technology for spent nuclear fuel disposal. It notes aluminum rods pose reprocessing challenges and warns that disposal costs may exceed 2 billion dollars over 40 years. The Energy Department must decide by November, with future political shifts a concern.
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Aiken
Savannah River
SRS
National Research Council
Research Council
Energy Department
Milton Levenson
Ment
Carl Waltzer
Levenson
Display of support overwhelms owners
Jim Hardin co owner of Aiken Muffler Shop on York Street describes a roof collapse that sent their equipment next door to Fox Glass. He praises the extensive help from competitors law enforcement officers and customers who moved gear to a temporary site at the old Timmerman dealership on US 1.
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Jim Hardin
Hardin
Aiken Muffler Shop
York Street
John Folk
Fox Glass
Law Enforce
Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
Wayne’s Automotive
Custom Finishing
Hallman Auto Services
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Abby
Bill Clyburn
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
Mrs. English
Ginny Southwort
Kathy Moseley
Aiken Muffler
Irnor
Shoneys
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