Chamber Chief Pushes Proactive Agenda at Rotary Lunch
Hunter Howard president and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce urged Aiken Rotary members to engage with state government. The chamber will present a 2004 Business Agenda focusing on workforce education, funding for Medicaid via cigarette taxes, internet sales tax enforcement, and highway user fees to support infrastructure. Education gaps and the need for technical college training were emphasized to prepare students for local jobs.
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Thoroughbreds top in Aiken high ice cream contest
The Holy Cow contest at Sweet Cow Creamery in Aiken drew students from Aiken and South Aiken high schools. 211 eight scoop cones were served with South Aiken winning by 31 cones. Scottie Mayfield presented a $1,000 check to South Aiken principal Jan Nashatker. funds from Rich and Laura Sherman will aid a senior’s college tuition. Aiken High won $250 for its students.
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Multiple Theft Incidents Reported in Aiken County
Aiken County reported vehicle thefts with a white Ford F-150 valued at 20 000 from Edgefield Ave after the driver left keys in ignition. Other incidents include tire slashing on Whiskey Road causing about 200 in damage, and arrests yielding firearms and drugs on Richland Ave. A burglary at West Woodlawn Ave school stole computers and a printer totaling 2 005. A hit and run at Checkers caused 500 damage. A red 1998 Pontiac Sunfire was stolen on Bluff Ave. A gas drive off on Georgia Ave caused 1 000 damage. A Hammond's Ferry boat ramp theft netted 250 cash and sunglasses. A green funeral tent from Poteet and Sons was stolen from Sunset Hills Cemetery valued at 1 800.
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Bluff Avenue
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Hammond's Ferry
Poteet and Sons
Sunset Hills Cemetery
Aiken Wearable Arts Show Opens Relay for Life Kickoff
The inaugural Aiken Wearable Arts Show and Auction benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. UPS hosts at Centennial Corporate Center in Aiken with 100 artists donating over 75 wearable pieces and 40 visual works. Silent bidding runs from 6 p.m. with hors d oeuvres and beverages. Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at door. For information call Jim Anderson at 640-1675.
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Laurens St. N.W
Whiskey Road
Aiken pastor hosts Middle East Peace Initiative event
Rev. Jackson Bowman of the Family Federation for World Peace will speak at the Hampton Inn in Aiken on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. He notes the Jerusalem peace rally involved Muslims and Jews embracing a Spirit driven ecumenism.
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American Family Coalition of
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Jerusalem
Teen escapes after man grabs teen on Church Road
Aiken County deputies investigated an incident on Church Road in which a 17-year-old girl was grabbed by the shirt from a moving black Dodge minivan after she stopped to check mail. She fled home unharmed as officers pursue leads.
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Tax Committee to meet on Capital Projects ballot planning
The three member Sales Tax Ad Hoc Committee of Aiken County Council will meet today at 6 p.m. in the County Council Building 736 Richland Ave W Aiken. They will prioritize projects for the Capital Projects Sales Tax referendum and refer them to the Commission drawing up the November ballot.
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State 4-AAAA golf crown at Furman and USC Aiken in nationals
South Aiken and North Augusta golfers tee off in the State 4-AAAA championship at Furman University while USC Aiken Pacers compete in the national tournament in De Land Florida. Also notes include Relay for Life kickoff at Hagood Stadium and May Attentiveness trait in Aiken.
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Georgia Lottery Draw Totals and Game Lights
Georgia Lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 2 6 7 Cash 4 Midday 2 8 7 0 Cash 3 Evening 5 6 3 Cash 4 Evening 6 8 5 2 Fantasy 5 1 19 16 18 26 Change Game E 6 4 6 7 C Change Game H 5 2 8 3 P Change Game A 3 2 5 0 S
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