Local man charged in bank robbery in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety says Alvin Hollingsworth Jr., 21, was arrested shortly after a Regions Bank robbery on Chesterfield Street. He is charged with armed robbery with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a pistol after a witness described the suspect and vehicle as he fled in a Ford Mustang.
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Aiken Public Safety
Aiken
Alvin Hollingsworth Jr
Bunche Terrace
Regions Bank
Chesterfield Street
Public Safety Department
David Turno
Turno
Gerald Wilson
Wilson
Witness leads to arrest minutes after bank holdup
Gerald Wilson witnessed a man with a pistol rob Regions Bank on Chesterfield Street then followed the getaway car. He aided police by providing the license plate and location clues, leading to an arrest minutes after the incident.
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Wilson
Ginny Southworth
Gerald Wilson
United Way Campaign Exceeds Goal in Aiken County
William Price led the 2003 United Way drive as Count Dracula at a Halloween themed victory luncheon. The campaign raised just over 2.7 million dollars, exceeding the goal by about 76 thousand, funding 30 service agencies and 60 programs. Price and volunteers celebrated while Michael Williamson noted the stress yet success of gathering donations. HELPLINE of Aiken County Director Cam Varner emphasized the impact of United Way support on essential services.
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William Price
United Way
Count Dracula
United Way of
Aiken County
Price
Michael Williamson
Williamson
Helpline
Cam Varner
Varner
Joe Lewis
Downtown Aiken Halloween Trick or Treat Event
Trick or treaters filled downtown Aiken on Friday with merchants opening from 3 to 5 pm offering candy and sweets. Abril McClure and her children Gabby and Justin attend yearly calling it a safe fun neighborhood feel. Dawn and Darryl Smith note the event on See DOWNTOWN Page 7A.
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Aiken
Abril McClure
Monetta
Gabby
Justin
McClure
Gabby McClure
Dawn
Darryl Smith
Durban remembered as courteous veteran and businessman
Frampton W. Durban Sr. of Mount Pleasant died Thursday October 30 2003. A World War II veteran and longtime public servant he was praised as a gentle and trustworthy business figure by friend Joe Babb former Aiken City Council member and co owner of Durban Laird Insurance and Real Estate.
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Frampton W. Durban Sr
Mount Pleasant
Durban
Frampton Durban
Joe Babb
Durban Laird Insurance and
Babb
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W. Durban Sr
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Ruth Siler White
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