Police blotter items recap across Beech Island and neighbors
A series of thefts and property crimes reported Sunday through Saturday include a Sonic Drive-In safe theft on Whiskey Road containing eight cashier wallets and eight coin changers. vandalism at a Foreman Road home with damaged fence and pool debris worth $1,285. An assault and robbery on Urqhart Drive left a wallet stolen by an unknown man. Items stolen from a 1992 Ford van on Lewis Road include a computer and electronics. Burglary to autos on Jasper Street and at Midway Grill yielded cash, merchandise, and tools. A Bethel Baptist Church break led to fire extinguisher damage and vandalism. a Polaroid camera and oil were stolen at the Aiken County Boat Landing. Other incidents include burglaries at Rosa Lee’s restaurant, Player’s Choice Video Poker, and a residence on Runs Creek Drive, plus a red 1994 Camaro theft on Indian Mound Drive. A fight on Pride Avenue resulted in injuries and a warrant issued for assault. Police continue investigations.
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Sonic Drive-In
Whiskey Road
Foreman Road
Urqhart Drive
Beech
Grand
Sheriff's
Lewis Road
Beech Island
Jasper Street
Winn Dixie
Southern Model Aviation Club
Storm Branch Road
Pine Log Road
Croft Mill Road
Bethel Baptist Church
Aiken County
Jackson
Midway Grill
House
Pride Avenue
Graniteville
Indian Mound Drive
North Augusta
S.C
Warrenville
Y Rosa Lee’s Fish & Other
Hampton Avenue
Columbia Highway
Runs Creek Drive
Law enforcement to head agenda for Salley Council
Salley town leaders plan to discuss law enforcement at the June council meeting. Mayor Bob Salley notes resident concerns about local lawlessness and the town may review its contract with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. The council may also pursue a CDBG grant to link Wagener Salley and Perry via a water system.
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Law Enforcement
Salley Council
Wagener
Salley
Perry
CDBG
Rusty and Sandy Find Homes Together at Aiken SPCA
Rusty the copper colored boxer and Sandy the basset mix were adopted together by a family that had recently lost a dog after seeing their story in the paper. SPCA volunteers said the pair were bonded and nearly at risk of separation or euthanasia before a suitable home was found.
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Rusty
Sandy
Aiken Spca
Renate Shinsky
SPCA
Sweet Sandy
Te Spca
Ms. Shinsky
Abstinence Seminar by Heritage Community Services Speaker
Heritage Community Services hosts a session led by Patricia Funderburk Ware to promote abstinence in the African American community. The June 13 event runs 2 to 6 pm at an undetermined site and covers youth safety, health and family initiatives. Ware is president of the Preserving Family Well-Being Foundation and noted teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention advocate. Contact 706 722 7872 for details.
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Heritage Community Services
Patricia Funderburk Ware
Joint effort aims for safe ending to Aiken school year
Aiken County Sheriff Howard Sellers and Aiken Public Safety Director Peter Frommer urge the public to report any knowledge of guns or violent plans in area schools. Extra officers will be on duty over the next two weeks including graduation ceremonies. Call 642-1761 or 1-800-922-3211 to the sheriff and 642-7620 to public safety. Anonymous tips are possible via Crime Stoppers at 642-1798 or the Attorney General line at 1-877-SEE-A-GUN.
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Salley
Aiken County
Howard Sellers
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Peter Frommer
Zoning ordinance tabled by Aiken council after third reading
The Aiken City Council tabled a revised zoning ordinance after three readings and lengthy debate. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and Councilwoman Lessie urged public review as the plan heads back to the Planning Commission for further study, delaying a final decision to several months.
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Aiken
Lessie
Cavanaugh
Windsor history feature corrects two errors
The Aiken Standard corrects the Sunday Windsor history piece. It clarifies that the first cotton gin in town was the DuBose Joyner Cotton Gin, not Redd's Cotton Gin, and confirms Cushman's General Store was a separate business from Mizell's filling station and store located across the railroad tracks.
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Aiken Standard
Windsor
Redd
DuBose-Joyner
Cushman
Mizell
Fillng
Atken Standard
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