Jury acquits father and son in arson conspiracy case
An Aiken County jury found Ernest Turner and his son Ernest LaMont Turner not guilty of conspiring to burn the Old Ridge Road house during a divorce dispute. Key witness David Hawkins testified he was promised up to 2000 dollars to ignite the fire, but the defense challenged his credibility and the judge allowed the case to go to the jury.
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Carl Langley
Aiken County
Ernest ‘Turner
Ernest Lamont Turner
Turners
Bill Weeks
David Hawkins
Doug Novak
Hawkins
Ridge Road
Novak
Turner
Vicki
Andrea
Ernest
Vickie Turner
Robert Hammond
Andrea Turner
Weeks
Vi Rawl
Rawl
Slaying of Hagan Leads to Guilty Plea and Sentencing
In a South Boundary case, Felder testified Hicks stabbed Hagan and faced a life sentence after a plea accepted by the solicitor and family. Felder’s cooperation aided police. Hicks rejected a prior guilty plea offer for a life term. The death prompted months of investigation with prosecutors detailing the murder scene and motives.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
George Haganicks
Felder
Hicks
Aiken
John Harte
Jim Nance
South Boundary
Hagan
College Bill Targets College Closures and Reforms
Lawmakers gave final approval to a measure that would grant the government final say on whether a college or university would be closed or markedly altered. The bill could reach Beasley’s desk next week as Robyn Zimmerman notes governor support in principle but will review details before commenting.
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ATC
House
Senate
Beasley
Robyn Zimmerman
Bike path plan eyed to boost appeal and property values
Councilwoman Karen Papouchado touts a path network as a tool to add visual appeal and raise home values. Health educator Greg White notes it will offer retirees an easy way to exercise and keep kids away from traffic. Banks Mill Road project would affect 17 homes and require removing over a dozen trees. LeDuc argues the alternative saves the city more than 3,600 dollars. The meeting is at 7 30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Kroger sponsors Kids Helping Kids Day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at University Park Way to benefit the Medical College of Georgia with activities and vehicle displays. Call 648-2425.
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Karen Papouchado
Greg White
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
LeDuc
Kroger
University Parkway
The
Medical College of Georgia
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Floyd
Barbara Morgan
Micks
Ms. Morgan
Banks Mill Road
Floyd & Greene Fine Jewelers
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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Aiken High Stadium
P.O
Aiken Mall
Gerber
EAGLE
ALL Tell Mobile
Rhoneys
Mother’s Day Seafood Bar
Whiskey Road
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