Chocolate Festival Proves Sweet Success at St Mary’s
Donna Pierce judged the children’s division of the St Mary Help of Christians Chocolate Festival bakeoff and praised a chocolate and cream cheese combo as her favorite. The church fundraiser drew hundreds with games, a Kissmobile photo booth, and animal demos, raising money for the Children's Miracle Network.
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Donna Pierce
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Pierce
St. Mary’s
Anna Graham
Anna
Department of Public Safety
Ashley Guida
Mary Kate Corrigan
Children’s Miracle Network
Annette Estrada
Red Ribbon Festival Educates on Drug Dangers for Kids
The Red Ribbon Festival at Odell Weeks Center featured Aiken Bloodhound Tracking Team dogs Bugs Bunny from Security Federal Bank and McDonald’s Hamburgler to teach first to fifth graders about staying drug free. Officials from the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation and Aurora Pavilion highlighted prevention and support services as Red Ribbon Week kicks off.
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Aiken
Bugs Bunny
Security Federal Bank
McDonald’s
Odell Weeks Center
Andrew Parker
City of Aiken Parks
Delphine Barnett
Aiken Center For Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Aiken Center
Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services
Starr Simmons
Aurora Pavilion
Aiken Bloodhound
Public Safety
John Gregory
North Augusta
North Augusta Parks and Recreation
Riverview Park
Aiken Center For
John Moore
John Meee
Jesse
Stolen Cars and Suspected Theft Reported Across Neighborhoods
A purple 1987 four door Chevrolet Caprice valued at $3,000 was stolen from Pershing Drive after a break-in costing $50 in damage. A brown pit bull puppy named Willow, five months old and valued at $900, was taken from Holiday Drive. An arrest followed a shoplifting incident at Martintown Road with additional charges for open containers and stolen items. A vehicle damage incident at Knox Avenue involved a white Cadillac lookalike suspect vehicle and a gray 1987 Monte Carlo. An Aiken man faces identity theft and speeding charges tied to long running fraud and stolen documents.
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Pershing Drive
Willow
Martintown Road
North Augusta
Mobility hunt unites disabled and able bodied hunters in South Carolina
More than 60 enthusiasts joined a mobility deer hunt near the Savannah River Site hosted by Westinghouse Savannah River Company with aid from the Forest Service and the National Wild Turkey Federation. About 50 dog handlers assisted as WSRC plans 19 regular hunts yearly to manage deer safety. founder Kirk Thomas highlighted partnerships enabling disabled participation and community bonding.
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Jackson
Don Poe
Evans
Poe
Louisiana
Savannah River
Westinghouse Savannah River Company
U.S. Forest Service
S.C. Handicapped Sportsman Association
Wackenhut
National Wild Turkey Federation
WSRC
Daryl Napier
Forest Services
Dave Wilson
Napier
Kirk Thomas
Edgefield
Wheeling Sportsmen
Wild Turkey Federation
Thomas
South Carolina
Rob Novit
Rnovit
Aikenstandard.com
North Augusta man dies in Edgefield head on collision
Eric Josey 32 of Stevens Mill Road died at the scene on U S Highway 25 after his 1998 Dodge Intrepid crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 1986 GMC truck driven by 19 year old Jimmy Antavius Webb of Johnston. Webb and passenger Cleveland Watson were hospitalized with severe injuries. Josey, a corrections officer, was reportedly just off duty. alcohol was not believed to be a factor.
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North Augusta
Edgefield
Eric Josey
Stevens Mill Road
U.S. Highway 25
Edgefield County
Thurmond Burnett
Josey
Edgefield Federal Correctional Institute
Burnett
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Steve Sluder
Jimmy Antavius Webb
Victory Drive
Johnston
Cleveland Watson
Egghouse Road
Sluder
Lance Cpl
Takis' Off Aiken Weight Loss Program Kicks Off
Aiken residents launch a community wide weight loss program on Monday with participation encouraged across neighborhoods and local organizations aiming to improve health and wellness.
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QO Takis
Aiken
Blessing of Animals Highlights Aiken Event
Local pet owners bring their animals to the Etherredge Center for a blessing ceremony as part of community events. Also noted are arts displays at the center and a regional Judges Cup in South Carolina with emphasis on October character traits.
Georgia Lottery Saturday Draw Summary
The report lists Pick 3 Midday 3 3 1 Pick 3 Evening 5 5 8 Pick 4 Midday 1 4 1 2 Pick 4 Evening 1 2 2 3 Powerball 8 13 29 44 48 Powerball 36 Powerplay 3 Cash 3 Midday 4 1 0 Cash 3 Evening 1 9 2 Cash 4 Midday 2 5 7 1 Change Game B 6 3 6 5 M Change Game V 9 6 1 9 F Change Game D 7 8 8 3 1 Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 numbers were not available at press time.
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Georgia Lottery
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard newsroom and publisher, plus delivery problem assistance. It includes subscription rates, EzPay options, and carrier delivery windows for weekdays and weekends.
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