Fifth graders bid farewell at Gloverville Elementary
On the final day of school, fifth graders hugged Principal Dwight Smith and lingered in the cafeteria. Teachers praised the class’s innocence as students look forward to summer and middle school while younger grades anticipate camps and summer activities. The campus will host a DHEC funded day care program for 35 to 40 children to keep the building lively.
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Gloverville
Dwight Smith
Mallory Bryan
Lakin Godwin
Julie Yonn
Lakin
Yonn
Albert
Matthew
Matt
Sabrina Laird
Augusta man sought in May armed robbery at North Augusta store
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office seeks James Christopher Hayes 45 of Hillsdale Drive on warrants for the May 18 armed robbery of Gregs Gas Plus at 6043 Jefferson Davis Highway. A second suspect described as a 6 foot tall black male in his 40s remains at large. Onlookers report two men fled in a blue truck after a hammer wielding robber demanded money and grabbed beer. Call (800) 922-9211 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 88-CRIME for tips. rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Augusta
North Augusta
Aiken County
Michael Frank
Frank
Hayes
Greg
Sheriff's Office
Two men wanted in separate county burglaries
Authorities seek Craig H. Gainey 28 of Williston and Willie Freddie Burgess Jr. 20 of Aiken in connection with multiple burglaries and an armed robbery. Gainey, seen at pawnshops in Barnwell and Aiken County, is described as a 5 foot 8 white male weighing 160 pounds driving a gray late 1980s Volkswagen Cabrio. Burgess is a 5 foot 9 Black male facing charges of burglary firearm possession and armed robbery. Call tips to Aiken Public Safety or Aiken County Crime Stoppers. rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Craig H. Gainey
Jaywood Road
Williston
Beech Island
Warrenville
Windsor
Aiken County
Barnwell
Frank
Gainey
Aiken
Willie Freddie Burgess Jr
Hahn Avenue
Aiken Department of Public Safety
David Turne
Burgess
Filing deadline set for Democratic council candidates
Candidates aiming for Aiken County Council districts 1 2 5 and 6 must file by June 7. Filing runs noon to 5 p.m. at Maxwell and Anderson Law Office 225 Chesterfield St NW Aiken. For details contact Charles Staples or Patty Bryant.
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Democratic Council
Aiken County
Maxwell & Anderson Law Office
Chesterfield St
Aiken
Charles L. Staples
Patty Bryant
Bus Stop at Aiken Community Playhouse Opens Tonight
The rom antic comedy Bus Stop begins at 8 pm at the Aiken Community Playhouse for a three weekend run. Performances are June 1 7 8 14 15 with a Sunday matinee June 9 at 8 pm. Tickets 12 10 8 5. reservations 648 1438. unreserved seats at door and unclaimed seats released 15 minutes before showtime.
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Aiken
Thurmond Jr. urges vigilance in terrorism, drugs, guns
US Attorney Strom Thurmond Jr. spoke at the Aiken Kiwanis meeting urging continued vigilance against illegal drug use and gun crime, praising Project Cease Fire for reducing gun violence and stressing community involvement in fighting terror and prosecuting narcotics.
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South, Carolina
Strom Thurmond Jr
Aiken
Thurmond
Aiken Kiwanis
North Carolina
Michigan
Errorist
Houndslake Country Club
Clyburn Named to Tax Policy Study Committee
Rep. Bill Clyburn of Aiken is named to a House panel led by Speaker David Wilkins to study South Carolina tax and revenue policies over up to six months. The group will hold public hearings, review data, compare other states, and file a December report aimed at a fair, equitable tax system. Clyburn notes broad work base to invite taxpayer complaints and seeks a fair taxation framework.
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Bill Clyburn
Daiken
House
David Wilkins
Clyburn
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Shae
Lemarie Tyler
JD. Lever Elementary
Marina Vantry
JD. Lever School
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Roy Pountas
Aiken Public Safety
Karen Daily Star
S.C
Peery
Floyd & Greene
Floyd Greene
AIK
Ntre South
Floyd
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