Guardians not charged in Crosland Park Halloween gun case
Two 10 year old brothers carrying guns on Halloween in Crosland Park prompted police to say no charges will be filed now. Aiken Capt. Maryann Burgess said authorities will work with DSS and the Solicitor as they pursue a non criminal solution. A 28 year old woman familiar with the boys teased one about candy and was held at gunpoint by one child. The other boy had a pistol stolen in a 1993 burglary. the grandfather said he had owned the gun for years and did not know the boys took the weapons. The burglary remains unsolved.
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Memories of vanished dishes inspire reader reminiscence
Aiken Standard invites readers to share memories of vanished local foods from chains and small eateries, such as Burger King funnel cake sticks and Taco Bell triple steak burritos, for a forthcoming feature. Include location details and submit by Friday, Nov. 11 via Facebook or email.
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SRR Announces Voluntary Layoffs Plan
SRR will cut 100 jobs by year end through a voluntary separation phase from Tuesday to November 18 5 p.m. If targets are not met, an involuntary round will follow in December. Rob Olson SRR President and Project Manager noted the need to realign the workforce as projects end and budgets shrink.
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Aiken approves six-district council plan
The 6-to-1 referendum to shift Aiken City Council to six single-member districts and keep the mayor at large passed with 58.78 percent in favor. Turnout was only 7.8 percent as three council seats drew no opposition, and plans to redraw district lines begin with City Manager Richard Pearce and Bobby Bowers.
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Harrell blasts back door tax plan at GOP group
S C House Speaker Bobby Harrell condemned a court case that could spark a $3 billion tax rise by abolishing sales tax exemptions and imposing a 6 percent levy on items now exempt. He warned it would swell the state budget by about 50 percent and urged genuine tax reform. He cited retirement liabilities and broader tax reform as key goals.
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Driver destroys Aiken time capsule obelisk on Newberry Street
Aiken motorist Joseph Rinauro, 35, made an illegal turn on Newberry Street Tuesday morning and destroyed the city time capsule obelisk. City Manager Richard Pearce said the engraved marker will be replaced, with officials to estimate value and funding. The obelisk read Beneath this monument are mementos of life in Aiken in the year 2000. May the people of 2100 find in this time and remind them of the passing of time.
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