Aiken Wins Municipal Award for Public Works Literacy Program
The City of Aiken earned a 2005 Municipal Achievement Award in Public Works for its Changing Direction literacy program. The initiative combines classroom classes led by Public Works staff with a Work Keys component from Aiken Technical College to boost reading skills and confidence at home and work.
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Aiken Technical College
Aiken Public Works
Larry Morris
Morris
Sarah Herring
Public Services
Nica Loving
Municipal Association of South Carolina
Neighborhood Diamonds
Hobnob on the Hill draws many to visit officials
Up to 200 local businesspeople and politicians gathered at Black Forest Equestrian Center for the Hobnob on the Hill. The event, billed as an Old-Fashioned Southern Bipartisan BBQ, aimed to connect partners with local, state, and federal officials though storms affected attendance.
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Black Forest Equestrian Center
Greater Aiken
Aiken Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program Details
Registration opens May 23 at the Aiken County Public Library for a Summer Reading Program running June 1 to August 5. Programs target children, teens, and a new adult track with drawings for tote bags. A busy schedule includes a carnival, magic shows, concerts, readings, and a Splash Down Party open to all ages.
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Aiken Public Library
Aiken County
Beck
Mary Jo Dawson
Southland Express
Bob Cothran
Ing
Robert Linsenmeyer
Brett Cooper
Aiken Public Safety
Masked gunman robs Johnston bank
A masked gunman robbed Regions Bank in downtown Johnston on Friday around 9:30 am. He demanded money from four tellers and a manager, fled in a late model burgundy Buick or Oldsmobile with tinted windows, and no injuries were reported. Investigators from SLED, the Saluda County Sheriff's Office and the FBI aid the Johnston Police. Call (803) 275-2488 or (803) 637-5337 with tips. anonymity is available.
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Inowntown Johnston
Lee Street
Easler
Saluda County
Central Dispatch
Thunderstorms rock Aiken County with wet afternoon commute
Aiken County faced thunderstorms Thursday as a cold front moved eastward. Rain and storms developed in Georgia around 1 30 p.m., with winds up to 20 mph and a high near 82 degrees. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 8 p.m. for the county.
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National Weather Service
Tina Morison
Georgia
South Carolina
Morrison
Richland County
Calhoun
Orangeburg
Bamberg
Edgefield
Springfield
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Abbeville Avenue
N.W
ADPS
Mike Day
North Augusta man charged after Summerfield Park incident
A North Augusta man was arrested April 30 for driving while intoxicated driving without a license and seat belt violation after an event at Summerfield Park. He refused to pull over, the vehicle rolled back and struck a responding officer’s car. BAC was .21 percent.
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North Augusta
Summerfield Park
Old Edgefield
Atomic Roads
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