Five-time arrest tied to 2009 Aiken murder suspect
Freddie Lee Simpkins, 22, already facing trial for a 2009 shooting in Aiken, was arrested for the fifth time since his initial arrest. The latest stop on Tuesday for speeding led to charges of possession of a stolen television and related offenses, with his bond set at 25,000 dollars. Simpkins has a lengthy prior record including burglary and weapons counts tied to the murder case.
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Freddie Lee Simpkins
Aiken County
CNTA marks 20 years advancing nuclear knowledge
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness celebrated its 20th anniversary with over 100 members at Newberry Hall. CNTA Executive Director Clint Wolfe spoke on educating the public about nuclear power and noted the group has grown to about 400 members and testified before NRC and Congress.
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Citizens For
Newberry Hall
Savateten
CNTA
Clint Wolfe
Nuclear Regulatory ‘Commission
Environmentalment of Energy
Anna Doliantis
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Steve Sheetz
Tim Simmons
Cot Campbell to reduce role at Dogwood Stable
Cot Campbell the Aiken icon and Dogwood Stable president will take a reduced role at the start of the new year while remaining active. He plans to manage 43 partnerships to completion and shift away from sales and buying duties, staying a daily office presence and continuing race campaigns as semi retired. He will remain involved until no longer capable.
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Dogwood Stable
W. Cothran
Cot
Campbell
AREA DEATHS Betty O'Banion Heath Langsey Min Mary Walker
Betty O Banion Heath Langsey Min Mary Walker Aiken Willie Peanut Walker Jr New Ellenton SEE DEATHS AND FUNERALS 64.
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Betty O'Banion Heath
Langsey Min
Mary Walker
Aiken
Willie
Peanut” Walker Jr
New Ellenton
Veterans Day events honor area servicemembers Friday
Local groups plan multiple Veterans Day observances. VEW Post 877 will host a 5 p.m. meal at 116 Midway Circle with fried tilapia hush puppies and sides. Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism offers a $20 bus trip to Columbia for a major parade, departing 8:30 a.m. from the recreation center. Additional programs and wreath laying take place at schools and memorials, with details and contacts provided.
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VEW Post
Midway Circle
Will
Aiken County
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