Police blotter items from Aiken and surrounding areas
A North Augusta woman was arrested in an Aiken department store for concealing and taking a $10 necklace. A Augusta check forgery complaint concerns stolen mail checks cashed in the area, totaling about $2,000. A Pickens Street home reported a $400 Kenmore refrigerator stolen from a carport. A 54 mph in a 35 zone led to multiple charges, Virginia-tagged car with no paperwork and suspended license. A pickup at an Aiken supermarket saw thefts totaling over $400. A Wagener resident was robbed at home with a wallet and cash around $140 taken by a man claimed to be sent by Mr. Harrison. A domestic incident involved a man claiming his shared-ownership vehicle. police found it was common property. A North Augusta woman reported $5,650 vandalism after leaving a car parked on Barnwell Road.
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North Augusta
Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Augusta
Pickens Street
Laurens Street
Lincoln Avenue
Virginia
Harrison
Barnwell Road
Fatal Truck Wreck on Highway 278 Prompted Early Fire Response
The fatal crash on Highway 278 drew initial aid from the New Ellenton Fire Department, followed by local law enforcement and public safety agencies assisting at the scene. Investigators from multiple agencies coordinated on site to manage traffic, document evidence, and support EMS crews.
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Highway 278
New Ellenton
Safety Fair praised for attendance in Aiken County
Aiken County Assistant Administrator Joan Wilson announced the third annual safety fair drew about 350 employees and was the biggest and best yet. The event featured exhibits from Georgia Power and Savannah River Site, food, blood pressure and cholesterol checks, and a roadworthy auto display teaching child seat installation by the sheriff and emergency services.
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Aiken
Joan Wilson
Blues Brothers
Savannah River
McGruff the
Crime Dog
Georgia Power Co
Aiken County Animal Control
Savannah River Site
Cumbee Center
State Department of Labor
USC Aiken Wellness Center
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
Aiken County Emergency Services
SRS Health Subcommittee Public Comment Meeting Opens
The Savannah River Site Health Effects Subcommittee holds a public meeting today and Friday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Conference Center. It advises CDC and ATSDR on community, American Indian, and labor concerns tied to SRS health activities and research.
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Savannah River Site
University of South Carolina Aiken
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Agency For Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
CDC
ATSDR
SRS
Subcommittee
Savannah River
Risk ‘Assessment Corporation
National Center For Environmental Health
Langley Pond to host busy summer with rowing and water sports
Langley Pond in Aiken County plans a packed summer from late May through August. The US National Rowing Team trials run May and June with a Southeastern Championship Regatta June 11 to 13. The Georgia Games rowing event July 24 and a Jet Ski Scamble on August 28 follow, with a water ski camp June 14 and general public contact at 642-7558.
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Aiken
U.S. Rowing Association
Langley Pond
South
Aiken County
Sanders
the Pond
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
ATC Spring Commencement Set for Friday at ATC Center
Aiken Technical College will hold its Spring Commencement at 7 p.m. Friday in the Student Center. Forty three degrees diplomas and certificates are awarded to 293 eligible graduates, including 81 students earning multiple awards. Cathy B. Novinger SCANA executive will deliver the address and Don Campbell will present faculty and staff awards. Administrator of the Year to be highlighted.
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Midland Valley
Aiken Technical College
Cathy B. Novinger
Scana Corporation
South Carolina State Board
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Ginny Southworth
Rich Osbon
Dean McFarland
al Gunter
Sheriff's Department
Mixon Signs Company
Kelly Paint and Body
Aiken Muffler
Coregis Insurance Company
Aiken County Public Works Department
Howard Sellers
Ginny South
Entertainment
SRS Health Subcommittee
Scott B. Hunter
Editorial
Cape
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
Hutland Drive
8.C
PBM
Marcy Howley
ATC
AK. Gola
Lea
Washington Rd
N. Augusta
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