Three Aiken residents arrested for assault in mob lynching case
Three Aiken residents have been arrested and a fourth remains at large on allegations they assaulted a 40 year old man earlier this month. Tamisha Bacon 17 Willie M Franklin 17 and Domonique N Ots 18 are charged with second degree lynching while Nashon Simpkins 17 is at large. The victim sustained a large head wound and multiple scrapes after being struck with a metal object and kicked while he lay on the ground. Police say the assault was motivated by a belief the man had raped someone they knew.
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Greenville Street
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South Carolina
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Aiken Public Safety
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Price outlines balance tips at Women’s Leadership Luncheon
Nessie Price urged working women to balance career family and civic duties at Woodside Plantation Country Club. She spoke on pruning distractions, labeling success, and enjoying work, while Jennifer Lake praised the turnout and outlined future events for the Women’s Leadership Committee.
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Balanced lifestyle tips for harmony and growth
A compact list outlines practical steps for a healthier life. Do what you love for a living and accept responsibility for mistakes. Seek constructive criticism, say no when needed, build community, focus on doable tasks, nurture romance, take thoughtful vacations, adjust job stress, and commit to exercise and healthy eating.
Faith and balance boost life quality in recent remarks
The speaker outlined methods for a balanced lifestyle including being stem, self honesty, family support, self control and spiritual nurturance. She urged faith citing Hebrews 11 1 and said faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
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City approves 43.1 million budget with utility rate hike
Aiken City Council approves a 43.1 million budget for 2006-07 with an average 51.35 monthly increase for water and sewer bills driven by higher electricity and natural gas costs. The plan funds sidewalks, Rye Patch renovations, green space, health benefits, police cars, and waste equipment, while nine new police cars and no property tax hike are included. Dissenting member Jane Vaughters criticizes spending and a proposed part time city nurse. The council also advances housing inspections, buys a vacant McCormick Street house for renovation and sale, revises the facade grant rule, considers a Banks Mill Road annexation, and selects a temporary deputy city solicitor.
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Aiken Housing Authority
McCormick Street
Northside
Shanges
Aiken Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Home Invasion Assault
Wilbert Lee Islar of Alfred Street was sentenced to 20 years for criminal sexual conduct in the first degree after pleading guilty under a no parole agreement. The case cited an entry into a woman's home in 2004 with force, a neck bite, and a lengthy assault before she sought medical care.
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Alfred Street
Islar
Ola Johnson
Istar
Aikens Cookin with Celebrity Chefs June 9 in Rye Patch
The 7th annual event at Rye Patch runs 7 to 9 PM with advance tickets at 30 dollars. Samples from 30 Aiken chefs and beverages included. Contact the Mental Health Association in Aiken County at 642-8444 for tickets. A piano concert at Augusta State University Maxwell Theatre starts 6:30 PM the same day, free to attend. For details call 706 737 1453.
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Aiken
Augusta State University
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