Suspect in Trenton homicide taken into custody
A male suspect in the Trenton homicide case was arrested in Virginia. Donald George Hartekant Jr. 36, of Graniteville, is held in Farmville awaiting extradition to Aiken County. He faces murder and first degree burglary charges in the death of Claude G Ward, 81, after a May 5 beating at a Polks Lane residence. A second suspect, Sandra Ann Marie Evans, 33, also from Graniteville, is wanted for accessory to murder after the fact. Call 803 646 6811 or 888 CRIME SC for tips.
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Virginia
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Claude G. Ward
Ward
Sheriff’s Office
Polks Lane
Micide
Sandra Ann Marie Evans
Evans
Bolivia Golf Tournament Returns for 17th Year in May
Grace United Methodist Church hosts the annual Bolivia Golf Tournament in its 17th year on May 18 to raise funds for mission trips. Organizer Bob Oliver, on his 11th Bolivia mission, describes the work with Bolivian hosts and mission teams as deeply rewarding and transformative.
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Bobby Oliver
Bolivia Golf Tournament Returns to Midland Valley
Grace United sponsors the Bolivia mission golf tournament at Midland Valley Golf Club with a shotgun start at 12 30 p m after 11 a m check in and lunch. The event supports Grace United mission teams in Bolivia now in its 20th year with a 10th construction team. Team leaves July 9 for church building and Vacation Bible School alongside the local congregation. For registration or info visit gotgrace umc org or contact Nick Bradley at 803 215 7487 or nickbradley01 hotmail com.
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Aiken Commission to review RV camp and height rule
The Aiken Planning Commission will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building to decide on amending a zoning ordinance to permit an RV camp inside city limits. The agenda also includes whether to recommend city water and sewer for a future fast food restaurant on the east side of Columbia Highway near the I-20 ramp. Rick Cram, owner of Highfields Event Center, proposed the RV site with a time limit and safety provisions.
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Council Chambers
Park Ave
Rick Cram
Highfields Event Center
Columbia Highway
Bret Rodgers
Aiken Columbia N. LLC
Aiken Planning Commission to discuss Bojangles site and annexation
The Aiken Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, considering Tree Holdings LLC owner Butch Roberson’s request for city services for a Bojangles restaurant. They may also vote on annexation and concept-plan approval for a retail shop and restaurant on the former TD Bank site on Whiskey Road. A 5 p.m. work session in room 204 will cover downtown building height changes, with current limits at 50 feet and a proposed rise to 65 or 70 feet.
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Tree Holdings LLC
TD Bank
Whiskey Road
Aiken
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