Aiken Standard backs It Can Wait texting pledge drive
The Aiken Standard joins about 25 South Carolina newspapers in urging high school students to write an essay or produce a video on the dangers of texting while driving. The It Can Wait project runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 13 with $500 awarded for best essay and $250 for best video.
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Students urged to enter IT CAN WAIT driving danger essay contest
High school students must submit an essay or video on texting while driving by October 13 with winners announced by November 7. Entry details and rules are at scpress.org itcanwait.html. Submissions may be emailed to mystery@aikenstandard.com or delivered to the Aiken Standard office.
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Aiken Sheriff's Office Blotter Reports Domestic Violence and Thefts
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office log includes a Saturday report of a woman injured by a picture being thrown, with her boyfriend arrested on domestic violence charges. Friday reports note a verbal dispute escalating to harassment from an estranged spouse, a store theft on Edgefield Highway, garage theft on Old Jackson Highway, and backyard theft in Graniteville. A separate report mentions money stolen from a woman.
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Debit Card Misuse Reported In Checking Account Incident
A woman disclosed that she allowed one person to use her debit card but did not authorize access to all funds. The case highlights permission limits on card use and potential unauthorized transactions. Officials are reviewing the incident for further action.
Armadillos to be discussed at South Carolina history seminar
Birds & Butterflies at 117 Laurens St N W hosts a seminar on Armadillos in South Carolina History and Biology Tuesday at 7 pm. Guest speaker Dr Jack Mayer of Savannah River National Lab will cover armadillo distribution. Admission 5 and reservations required. call 803 649 7999.
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James Gardener to Sign Books at 3 Monkeys
James Gardener author cook interior designer and entertaining expert signs copies at 3 Monkeys Fine Gifts 141 Laurens St S W Tuesday 5 to 7 p m Food tastings compliments of Very Vera also featured For more information visit 3monkeysaiken com or call 803 648 7592
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Aiken Woman Dies in Graniteville Car Crash
Jeannie Shuford of Aiken died after a Sunday crash on Bettis Academy Road in Graniteville. She ran off the road at about 11:30 AM, struck a tree, and was pronounced dead at Georgia Regents University Medical Center. She was not wearing a seatbelt. authorities pursue ongoing investigation and await tox results.
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