Burglaries and Vandalism Reported Across Aiken County
Aiken County patrols note burglaries at a Cherokee Road residence and a Pine Log Road business along with vandalism on Ridge Road in North Augusta and Main Drive in Aiken. Items stolen include meat and coins from a Ridgecrest Road home and power tools from Aiken Road shed.
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Aiken
Ridge Road
North Augusta
Ridgecrest Road
Main Drive
Farmingdale Court
Wagener
Aiken Road
Graniteville
Wagener Road
Falcon Hill Drive
Correction notice corrects Lindsey Smith activities
The Aiken Standard apologizes for an error in Tuesday's sports report naming Lindsey Smith's extracurriculars. It clarifies she is on the South Aiken High School cheerleading squad and is involved with both the basketball and soccer teams.
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Lindsey Smith
South Aiken High School
Aiken Standard
Unusual Beetle Drives Itself Across School Parking Lot
Students and staff at Aiken Middle School found a 1700 pound water beetle named Volkswagonus Jumpa Curbius in the pond beyond the parking lot. The white beetle, owned by AMS teacher Doris Baker, rolled across the lot after slipping its parking brake, then dodged a fence and parked near the water. Authorities assisted in returning the vehicle to safety.
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Aiken Middle School
AMS
Doris Baker
Ginny Southworth
Dillard's Prepares for Heavy Holiday Shopping Surge
Jeff Carroll and staff at Dillard's boost seasonal staffing from 110 to 160 as Thanksgiving shoppers move into a busy post holiday period. The store displays a large merchandise assortment including Godiva candies and festive items while Carroll defers planning to his wife who handles family needs.
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Jeff Carroll
Dillard's
Carroll
Sherman’s Northward March and Kilpatrick’s Bold Probe
After Sherman captured Atlanta he pushed north with troops from Savannah toward Columbia. Kilpatrick pressed for an infantry brigade to attack Wheeler, but Sherman denied permission. Kilpatrick ignored orders and rode toward Aiken risking a larger clash as Confederate defenses tightened.
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William T. Sherman
Atlanta
Savannah
Columbia
Sherman
Joe Wheeler
Kilpatrick
Wheeler
Aiken
Chitlin Strut celebration eyes packed Salley event
Mayor Bob Salley announces the Chitlins Strut returns this weekend drawing 30 000 to 60 000 visitors. Thousands will camp and roam Salley for pancake breakfast parade chow and live entertainment headlined by the Country Kickers and Carolina Stampede with the local museum open all day.
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Salley
Bob Salley
West Columbia
Southeast Tourism Society
Library of Congress
Sen. Strom Thurmond
Country Kickers
Carolina Stampede
Buffalo Barfield
Salley Museum
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Aiken County
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Ome
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Wal: Mart
Sunridge Road
Whiskey Road
Eddie
Towing and Auto
Tim Hulsebus
Hulsebus
Chase
Monica
Slam
Scott Webaw
Cheryl Praete
Turkey
Millennium Countdown
Lomeaerat
Debbie Balletine
East Aiken
Sonde
Joplin
Hayes
MS Goodwin
Meena
ES Dukes
Cormer
WaikabdDent
Smith
Dean
Nik Matthews
Sanday
Aton
Zame
Porntage
Duesouth
Ine Puotsner
Wall Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Moray
County Mall
Monty
Maxiz
Tele
Rene
Augusta
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