Community urged to support Red Cross blood drive efforts
Readers respond to local debates on race and civic issues while the Red Cross appeals for blood donations after relocating from a spot near Home Depot. Call and email comments welcome as residents discuss town unity and services.
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Homeowner Detains Intruder. Cave Named in Bank Forgeries
An Aiken homeowner detained an intruder at his South Boundary Avenue home while police investigated. Albert James Cave of Staubes Lane is identified in the report as the suspect and linked to a Thursday bank forgery. officers arrested him for second degree burglary amid additional warrants and probation holds.
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Albert James Cave
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Cave
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Soldiers honored by Millbrook Elementary Patriot Club Families
For more than a year Broland Hall attended Patriot Club Families events at Millbrook Elementary. Principal Dr. Karen Blansett and counselor Mau reen Warner started the program in 2003 to aid children with deployed parents. The celebration marked veterans and families adjusting after deployments, with members from the 122nd Engineer Battalion and 196th Cavalry Brigade sharing experiences and gratitude.
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Patriot Club
Millbrook
Karen Blansett
Maureen Warner
Iraq
Broland
Nathan Hall
122Nd Engineer Battalion
Hall
Ashley
Kathryn
Raleigh
Ashley Hall
Aiken
Warner
Rebecca Williams
Shawn
196Th Calvary 30Th Infantry Brigade
Amani
Zerick
Colt
Tammy Zimmerman
Samantha
Mike
Rob Novit
Nathan
Patriots Club
Millbrook Elementary
Pen pals bridge gap between Aiken schools
Fourth graders from Aiken Middle School and North Aiken Elementary connected through a pen pal project. Eighth grader Hannah Duggan exchanged letters with Ricky Johnson and Antron Holden, while teachers Rebecca Harper Dana Ballentine and Karie Bland led activities and writing practice.
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Aiken
North Aiken
Hannah Duggan
Ricky Johnson
Antron Holden
Hannah
Rebecca Harper
Aiken Middle
Dana Ballentine
Karie Bland
Harper
Rob Novit
Richy Johnson
Spring Fling celebrates area senior citizens
GRANITEVILLE The Senior Spring Fling at the Aiken County Recreation Center drew about a dozen seniors. Helen Simpkins, longtime supervisor, hosted the Friday event with a DJ, dancing, and food. She plans more outreach to keep seniors active and engaged.
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Aiken County Recreation Center
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Memorial Day Breakfast For WWII Vets In Aiken
In Aiken the Marine Corps League hosts a free breakfast at the Golden Corral on Saturday May 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. The first 100 World War II veterans and their guests will be greeted at the door with appreciation tokens. To attend contact Ed Hammons at 6494019 or elhsh aol com and register quickly.
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Aiken Marine Corps League
Golden Corral
Aiken
Www II
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