Shooting outside North Augusta house kills man in drug tie suspected
Police search for a gunman after Paul J. Sirley 35 of Aiken was shot near 1134 Weston St. in North Augusta around 7 p.m. Witnesses heard five shots. Sirley died from a chest wound. investigators suspect a drug deal gone bad though family says he was turning life around. The suspect fled in a white Oldsmobile Alero. Tips to the Aiken County Sheriff or Crime Stoppers offer rewards.
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Parks Association honors two employees and a volunteer
The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association recognized City of Aiken staff member Phillip Berley and Jeffery Metz, plus volunteer MacDaniel Parker, at its 64th annual conference. Berley earned the Central District Merit Award, Metz the Young Professional award, and Parker the Citizen/Lay Volunteer Award for dedicated city service.
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Aiken City Council suspends two hour parking downtown
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a temporary halt to two hour parking limits until Jan 4 to boost downtown shopping. Offenses like blocking hydrants remain enforceable. The meeting also welcomed Steve Homoki Reggie Ebner to fill new terms while council members Jane Vaughters and Dick Smith bid farewell.
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April Bailey
Reggie Ebner
Steve Homoki
Don Wells
Lessie Price
Beverly Clyburn
Dick Dewar
Roger LeDuc
Gary Smith
Richard Pearce
Sara Ridout
Aiken Community Band Announces Two Holiday Concerts
The Aiken Community Band led by Col. Gary F. Lamb performs at USC Aiken Etherredge Center on December 5 at 8 p.m. and December 6 at 3 p.m. with works by Handel Reed Niehaus and Feliciano. Tickets 10 adults 7 students. proceeds benefit the USCA Band program. Call 641-3305 for info. Practice includes 80-plus members from the Aiken area plus USC Aiken.
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U.S. Army Band
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Washington, D.C
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Lennie Niehaus
Jose Feliciano
William A. Foss
Lauren Meccia
Gary Frazier
Gretchen Hataway Salomone
Hopelands Gardens
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Etherredge Center
Rachel Johnson
Rjohnson
Aikenstandard
Aiken Church Center Sees Shoebox Gift Total Rise
The Operation Christmas Child Collection Center at Aiken First Baptist Church reports 7 943 shoebox gifts collected from area churches organizations and individuals this year up from 6 700 last year.
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School district to gather Tuesday
The Consolidated School District of Aiken County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday at 7.
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