Aiken Police Blotter Highlights Local Incidents
Aiken Department of Public Safety reports include a man charged with unlawfully discharging fireworks on Greenville Street. An open door found at South Aiken High School. Cash stolen from a Saw-a-Lot register. A car broken into at Houndslake Country Club. A Barnwell man charged with DUI after a speeding stop. A Columbia Avenue residence burglarized. A bicycle stolen on Richland Avenue. A car vandalized on Whiskey Road.
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Aiken
Man shot during robbery in Aiken on Griffin Park Drive
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office probes an armed robbery and shooting on Griffin Park Drive. Raven Johnson, 19, of 121 Griffin Park Drive, was shot in the right shoulder and transported to the Medical College of Georgia. Four unidentified suspects fled in a white Camaro. Call (803) 642-1761 or 800 922 8211 with tips. Crime Stoppers at (803) 642-1798 offers anonymity and possible rewards.
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Aiken County
Entering the Twentieth Century Prices Ad and Reflections
A historical note critiques premature hype of the 20th century entering New York discounts before January 1, 1901. Local quotes urge gratitude, reflection, and moral advice from various readers. The piece blends ad copy with social commentary and snippets from citizens aged 12 to 96.
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New York City
Farm City Breakfast to Boost City Rural Ties
The Aiken Farm City Committee will sponsor a Farm City Week Breakfast at Newberry Hall on Friday with Hal Harris Clemson Extension Service as guest speaker. Ralph Fox and Fred Humes provide agricultural and business commentary while the event promotes National Farm City Week theme Partners in Progress and local Recycling and Community Concern. Contact Gibson Solomons at 649 4221 ext 2 for details.
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Aiken Farm-City Committee
Newberry Hall
Hal Harris
Clemson Extension Service
Aiken County
Ralph Fox
Fred ‘Humes
Partners In Progress
Nity Concern
U.S
Canada
David Howe
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Gibson Solomons
Emergency landing on I-20 draws wide attention in Augusta
Augusta resident Jim Jatho an experienced Vietnam era pilot landed his 1949 single engine Cessna in the grassy median of I-20 to avoid a crash as rubbernecking motorists flooded 911 with calls. He and his passenger were uninjured and after refueling law enforcement allowed him to resume flight. Authorities notified the FAA and no charges will be filed.
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Augusta
Jim Jatho
Vietnam
Jatho
Edgefield
Daniel Field
Twin Lakes
Aiken County
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Federal Aviation Administration
Jones Gamble
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Highway Patrol
Local purchasing managers group forms in Aiken County
Aiken County forms a local chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Management. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Bridgestone/Firestone’s all employee conference room. Contact Rebecca Ferguson 232-2040 Stephanie Dixon 232-2041 Angie Prout 82-2152 or Gene Johnson 232-2065 for details.
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National Association of Purchasing Management
Aiken County
Bridgestone
Firestone
Rebecca Ferguson
Stephanie Dixon
Angie Prout
Gene Johnson
Fall concert at USC Aiken by Oratorio Chorus and Concert Choir
The Oratorio Chorus and University Concert Choir at the University of South Carolina Aiken present a fall concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Etherredge Center. Directed by Dr Sandra Field, the program titled Praise and Thanksgiving features a joint performance. Tickets cost 5 for adults and 3 for students faculty staff and seniors. For ticket information contact Etherredge Center Box Office at 611 3306.
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Oratorio Chorus
University
University of South Carolina
Aiken
Etherredge Center
Sandra Field
Stherredge Center
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