Brooks faces bond revocation hearing over Texas theft claim
Brooks, tied to Compass Academy co founder Jay Brooks, is due in Barnwell at 10 am Tuesday for a bond revocation hearing. Authorities say he stole more than 10 000 from an elderly Texas man while acting as an investment adviser and may face a bench warrant if he fails to appear.
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Cowboys Draft Silver Bluff Grad DeMarcus Lawrence
Cowboys pick DeMarcus Lawrence a Silver Bluff High School alumnus in the draft bringing a local standout into the NFL ranks with team plans to deploy him at defensive end.
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Area Deaths in Aiken and Williston
Obituary notice lists George Welsh Jr. of Aiken, Joseph Joey O'Neal Merritt of Williston, and Rosemary Thomas of Aiken among recent deaths. Funeral details are not provided in the fragment.
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Weather Forecast Cloudy With Warm Highs And Mild Lows
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with a high near 86 degrees and a low around 63. A five day outlook suggests continued warm, humid conditions with limited precipitation and gradual cooling at night.
Ten Years of Bluegrass Aiken Festival Lights Up Fairgrounds
The Aiken Bluegrass Festival at the fairgrounds marks a decade of growth with a strong lineup of national acts. Organizer Christian Schaumann notes about 75 percent of attendees travel from beyond four hours, including visitors from Texas and Michigan, honoring a dream shared with his late father-in-law Stephen P Groat.
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Aiken Bluegrass Festival Opens At Fairgrounds Today
Friday night adds atmosphere as gates open today at the Aiken County Fairgrounds. General admission is 35 dollars at the gate with STAR Riding Inc. as the festival fundraiser. For details call 803-640-9287 or visit the festival site.
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New Press Installation Time-Lapse Video Promos
Aiken Standard announces a 10 day installation sequence on their printing press captured in a one minute time-lapse video. View the video by visiting www aikenstandard com and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
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Ruth Patrick Center May Expand with New Planetarium Plan
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center marks 25 years and eyed expansions of 4500 or 10000 to 12000 square feet with a new planetarium. Costs range from 2.8 million to just over 8 million, with the planetarium upgrade under both options. The current DuPont Planetarium opened in 1995 and seats would grow from 45 to 111 to fit multiple classes.
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