Accident Claims Life on Route 25 Near Bettis Academy
An early morning crash on Route 25 near Bettis Academy Road in Edgefield County killed a man whose name remained withheld pending next of kin notification. Trooper Mike Perry reported the car skidded into a ditch after the driver apparently fell asleep. the victim was dead on arrival, and the body was transported to Edgefield County Hospital.
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Edgefield County
Belvedere
Route 25
Bettis Academy Road
Mike Perry
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Edgefield County Hospital
Kroger Shoplifting Charge In Aiken
Darrel Jones 27 was charged with first offense shoplifting after store employees detained him outside Kroger on University Parkway. Manager reported the theft of a bottle of Yago wine. Police responded to the incident Tuesday night. The scene was a store confrontation with security detaining the suspect.
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Aiken Public Safety Department
Kroger
University Parkway
Darrel Jones
Trenton Council to Discuss Tax Cuts and Halloween Curfew
The Trenton Town Council meets tomorrow at 5 30 p m in Town Hall to consider lowering taxes to align with a county re assessment and discuss a Halloween curfew for children. Police and fire department reports will be presented. Aiken Public Safety reports a woman assaulted by a male acquaintance at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a traffic crash.
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Lower Savannah
Kearse
Bamberg
Calhoun Street
Trenton
Philip C. Musgrave
HCA
Aiken
Aiken Public Safety Department
Teen and man charged in Charleston window-slinging murder
A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of Roger Brown, 24, and a 16 year old in Charleston County. Police say they threw objects from a car window on two occasions. one fragment struck a man, who died. Brown and the youth face murder and assault charges. Brown held in jail. bond set at 25,000 on assault, murder bond pending.
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Charleston
Roger Brown
Charleston County
L.B. Oliver
Brown
Jack I. Guedalia
Committee May Form to Explore Referendum on School Facilities
Langley district faces overcrowding as Aiken County Board of Education reviews improvement reports. Chairman Slay proposes forming a committee to study a facilities referendum while noting 98 to 100 classrooms are needed for current enrollment. Pest issues and varied accreditation and attendance results are reported. The board plans to bid on 26 acres near Wagener Salley High School for playground use and possible expansion. A personnel hearing is set for Oct 20.
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Langley
Aiken County
Slay
Joseph Brooks
Aiken
Schofield Middle
Ridge Spring-Monetta
South Aiken High
Pinecrest
Oakwood Windsor
Clearwater
Warrenville
Oakwood-Windsor
Jackson Middle
Schofield
Aiken High
A.L. Corbett
Midland Valley High
Aiken Elementary
North Aiken Elementary
Wagener-Salley High School
Skills For Life Through 4-H For Two Aiken County Students
Pete Gonshorowski 13 and Sharon Knight have participated in 4-H since age nine. Pete, aiming for school oratorical contests, credits public speaking with improving reports and essays and stresses knowing his topic. He notes the need to talk confidently in front of people and to prepare thoroughly.
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Aiken County
Pete Gonshorowski
Sharon Knight
Pete
4 H Week Spotlight Shows 4 H Versatility in Aiken
During National 4 H Week the program highlights 4 H activities in Aiken County where over 1 900 youths participate. Ms Lewis oversees 12 clubs including Teen and horse groups while Beekeeping and budgeting are taught. Pete and Sharon share experiences from field trips speeches and project records.
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Aiken County
Ms. Lewis
Staying Close Helps Prevent Kitchen Fires
Aiken Public Safety Inspector Pete Frommer stresses staying in the kitchen during cooking to prevent fires as National Fire Prevention Week highlights education on fire safety and greasy fried foods that ignite when overheated.
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Aiken Public Safety Department
Pete Frommer
Frommer
Kitchen Fire Safety Tips From a Home Expert
Pete Frommer warns the best defense against grease fires is to cover the pan with a lid. Baking soda is effective though care is needed to avoid splashes. Do not carry flaming pans or run to the door.
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Frommer
Controversy Over Edgefield Water Authority Appointments Settled
Edgefield County Council unanimously reappointed James Kennamer to a six year term on the Water and Sewer Authority while Tom Dorn returned to his former post by a 3 to 1 vote. A council letter from J Richard Shaffer prompted questions about Dorn and authority minutes citing alleged ethics issues and discrepancies in meeting records.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County
Water and Sewer Authority
James Kennamer
Tom Dorn
William R. Wilcox
Merriweather
Ers
Dorn
State Ethics Act
Wilcox
Briggs Road
Trator Thomas McCain
J. Richard Shaffer
Shaffer
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EDA
LSCOG
Christina Johanningmeier
APHA
Miss Knight
Scott Webster
Kennedy Middle School
Sharon
USC Aiken
Priscilla Boatwright
Frances Dorn
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