Aiken blotter notes arrests for intoxication and shoplifting
An Aiken woman was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after approaching an off duty officer at Edgefield Avenue and York Street at 12 02 am. Another Aiken woman reported a missing purse including a 75 phone from Ruby Tuesday between 7 30 and 8 30 pm Saturday. A motorist drove off after pumping 14 in gas at Depot on Richland Avenue Saturday at 5 30 pm. A Richland Avenue Burger King office was robbed of 500 between 3 30 and 5 30 pm Saturday. An Aiken man was charged with gross intoxication at 4 20 pm Saturday at Hampton Avenue and Sumter Street while pushing a bicycle. He also shoplifted at Pine Log Road Bi Lo, placing 99 cent tags on two flower bundles valued at six dollars total. A Lillian Alabama man was jailed for shoplifting at Target at 5 50 pm Saturday including CDs and candy. A fire extinguisher was stolen from St. Thaddeus Church gym between 10 am Saturday and 9 am Sunday.
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Edgefield Avenue
York Street
Ruby
Hampton Avenue
Sumter Street
Pine Log Road
Lillian
Ala
Target
Cedar Creek Turkey Trot Road Race Nov 18 2024
The eighth annual Cedar Creek Turkey Trot includes a half mile and a one mile fun run for kids and a 5K fitness walk. Pre registration ends Nov 15 with day registration starting at noon on Nov 19. Call Steve Smith at 6427558 for an entry form.
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Cedar Creek
Steve Smith
Georgia Lottery Sunday Draw Results
Georgia lottery results list the evening Cash 3 as 0 5 3, the daily fantasy 4 as 7 6 6, and Fantasy 5 numbers 10 12 13 20 26.
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Cash
Ash
Fantasy
AIDS Quilt to be displayed at USCA
A five day display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opens November 15 at the Etherredge Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, featuring 82 panels and readings of over 83,000 names. The event runs 9 am to 8 pm November 15 18 and 9 am to 5 pm on November 19, with involvement from faculty students and community.
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USCA
Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina Aiken
Names Project Foundation
Usca Office of Student Life and Services
Heating assistance available in Aiken County
Local residents facing heating costs can apply through the Aiken Barnwell Community Action Agency at 291 Beaufort St. Applications begin Wednesday and continue Mondays to Wednesdays 9 am to 3 pm while funds last. Recipients receive a one time energy certificate within about six weeks. Household income limits vary by household size, and applicants must bring income proof, Social Security cards, ID, and a recent utility bill. Additional site locations and hours are listed, with calls to 648-6886 for details.
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Aiken Barnwell Community Action Agency
Beaufort St
Sce&g
Langley Community Center
Community Ministry of
North Augusta
Salley
Summer Grove Baptist Church
Aiken County
Palmetto trees topple on North Augusta streetscape
In North Augusta on Thirteenth Street one of six Palmetto trees toppled Friday evening amid ongoing streetscape work. Crews used a front loader to lift the 500 pound tree and stabilize it with two by fours. The cause remains unknown and no traffic hits were reported. The trees will be stabilized for about a year as new rootings form with plants and edging planned for the beds.
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North Augusta
Thirteenth Street Bridge
Pat Alexander
Cold Creek Nurseries
Alexander
Cold Creek
Secret Santa seeks applicants for aid in Christmas program
The South Africa Presbyterian Church Secret Santa program invites Aiken County residents with children ages 1 to 12 to apply for help this Christmas. Applications are at 1711 Whiskey Road on Saturday November 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring photo ID proof of income and a list of up to three desired toys per child with $25 limit each. For details call 649-7052.
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Secret Santa
South Africa Presbyterian Church
Whiskey Road
Aiken County
Security Federal reports earnings and assets
Security Federal Corp., parent of Security Federal Bank, reported earnings of 62 cents per share for the quarter ending Sept. 30 and 1.23 per share for the three months, up from 1.17 a year ago. President and CEO Timothy W. Simmons cited profitable growth in loans and deposits as the driver. The bank has assets over $324 million and operates 10 branches, mainly in Aiken County.
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Security Federal Corp
Security Federal Bank
Timothy W. Simmons
Aiken
Aiken County
Veterans Day ceremony planned in Midland Valley
Veterans Day program at Horse Creek Midland Valley Veterans Park marks Patriotism Week with MVHS NJROTC Color Guard and MVHS Band. Speakers include Senator Thomas Moore Rep J Roland Smith and County Councilwoman LaWana McKenzie. Korean War veterans receive Korean Freedom Medallion. Buddy Poppy flag and wreath tributes honor missing and fallen veterans. Park location Burnetown on Highway 421 and Anthony Drive.
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Horse Creek
Midland Valley Veteran's Park
Valley
Midland Valley High School
Njrotc
MVHS
Thomas Moore
J Roland Smith
LaWana McKenzie
Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
American Legion
Highway 421
Anthony Drive
Burnettown
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Aiken Dog Training Club
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Scott B. Hunter
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