County probes tighter rules for on site vendors
Aiken County Council will consider an amendment to require vendors to register when using county property for private business. Officials cited littering, disturbances, and security concerns on a Bath area strip between S.C. 421 and Maple Street, which has become a busy mini flea market. The proposal appears on next Tuesday’s council agenda.
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Aiken County
William Shepherd
Council
LaVana McKenzie
S.C. 421
Maple Street
Bath
McKenzie
Juvenile thefts and burglaries reported in Beech Island area
Witnesses observed juveniles steal a Murray riding mower from Wagener Road after cutting a shed lock and rolling the mower away. A Smith Lane home burglary yielded no missing items. Outing Club Road saw a burglary with computer, firearms, a television and cash taken. A Bryant's Convenience work truck with two 50 gallon gas tanks and a Motorola phone was stolen behind the store.
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Wagener Road
Smith Lane
Outing Club Road
Bryant's
Beech Island
Aiken Standard corrects spelling of Jack Adkison
The Aiken Standard apologizes for a misprint yesterday spelling Jack Adkison's name incorrectly and notes the correction.
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Jack Adkison
Aiken Standard
Volunteers Needed at Aiken Community Playhouse
The Aiken Community Playhouse seeks volunteers to support lighting stage design and costumes. Established in 1962 as a nonprofit theater, the group urges community members to help finish tasks promptly as current volunteers cannot meet all demands.
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Aiken
Breast Cancer Returns for Suzanne Raynor After Years of Hope
Suzanne Raynor, a breast cancer survivor, faces a second battle initiated by a lump found in September 1995. She underwent surgery, six months of chemotherapy, and later chemotherapy and radiation for a non localized cancer, aided by strong family faith and community support.
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Suzanne Raynor
Raynor
Mrs. Raynor
Carolina) Cancer Center
Marcy Howley
Neater said people needed for backstage help and set
Backstage helpers, costume assistants, and set crew wanted for upcoming production. Volunteers needed for quick changes, prop management, and scene setup. No experience required. training provided. Apply to the theater manager to join the crew.
Aiken native earns national honor for appellate work
Attorney John D. Elliott of Columbia, born in Aiken, received the American Bar Association Section of Litigation award for his work in death penalty appeals and post-conviction litigation. He has helped reverse five murder convictions, including three death sentences, and currently represents two murder defendants in post-conviction matters. Elliott credits the profession and fellow lawyers for carrying the heavy responsibility of defending the accused.
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John D. Elliott
Aiken
American Bar Association
Elliott
Jay
Columbia
Court of Appeals
John Minor Wisdom
ABA
John and
Anne Elliott
University of Missouri School of Journalism
University of South Carolina Law School
Aiken High
Aiken Preparatory School
Aiken County Sheriff's Department
Local trades span design lighting and PR roles
A short notice lists diverse job areas including design lighting construction public relations and related positions. The item highlights opportunities across multiple sectors and notes active hiring in several firms.
Volunteer Contact for Playhouse Listed
If you would like to volunteer, contact the playhouse at 803 648 1438.
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Playhouse
Napier seeks travel expense controls for elected officials
Napier urged applying tighter limits on travel and lodging costs to all travelers including elected officials. The ordinance, reviewed by the Administrative Committee, sets hours for travel, promotes car pooling, restricts personal vehicle use, caps per diem, and requires meal deductions if lodging includes meals. Napier argued the rules should cover council members as well.
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Aiken
Phil Napier
Napier
Food drive over 30000 pounds collected nationwide
The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive last Saturday exceeded last year’s total, reaching 30 000 pounds by Monday. Director Owen Clary of Golden Harvest Food Bank says the effort is four thousand pounds ahead and ongoing. The event, aided by the United States Postal Service, funds local agencies and churches nationwide through community volunteers and drives.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Owen Clary
Golden Harvest Food Bank
United States Postal Service
Clary
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