Aiken man jailed after domestic violence and DUI
Lester Jackson Padgett Jr., 56, of Park Avenue, was jailed Sunday on DUI, criminal domestic violence second offense, cruelty to animals, hit and run with property damage and open container charges. Police said he assaulted his wife, held the couple’s Chihuahua out the car window by its neck, and left after crashing into a parked vehicle. The victim was treated for facial injuries.
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Beth Spangler Advances on The Voice Tryout
Aiken resident Beth Spangler appeared on The Voice on Monday during blind auditions. She sang for coaches Blake Shelton Pharrell Williams Gwen Stefani and Adam Levine with backs turned. All four pressed their buttons, and Spangler chose Levine as her coach. A fuller story is planned for Wednesday.
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Midland Valley Name Xavier Leaphart Player of the Week
Midland Valley linebacker Xavier Leaphart earns WHAV and Aiken Standard Player of the Week honors. The award highlights his defensive drive and leadership on the field as the team pursues continued success this season.
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Area Deaths Spark Local Obituaries Across Cities
Jean Thompson Toole of Williston Jeannie Harper Shuford of Aiken and Jeffery Lyle Dukes of Georgetown are named in local death notices. Funeral details appear in Deaths and Funerals pages. Complete 5 day forecast shows partly cloudy skies with highs near 81 and lows around 58.
Aiken trainer touts matchmaker skill for national show success
Anthia Cubbage, 39, a trainer and riding instructor, credits her success with selecting the right horse for each rider. Based at Richard and Tracy Lord’s Augusta farm, she oversees 28 horses and about 40 riders with Cynthia Cubbage LLC Sport Horses.
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Aiken
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Tracy Lord
Augusta
Dede Biles
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Aiken County SAT scores exceed state average
The Aiken County School District posted an average SAT score of 1432 across reading math and writing, three points above South Carolina's 1429. South Aiken High led with 1486 from 219 students, while Ridge Spring Monetta rose 72 points to 1220 from 31 students. District officials hope to reach the national average of 1497.
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Aiken High
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