Aiken public safety and tax debate spark town remarks
A reader thanks the Aiken Department of Public Safety for presence at Wal-Mart on a busy Saturday and argues for tax reform. The letter promotes voter approval for taxes with sunset dates, emergency provisions, and direct public votes, while critiquing political polarization and media.
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Shooting Reported at Shady Acres Mobile Home Park
One person suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital with non life threatening injuries after a Saturday shooting at Shady Acres Mobile Home Park in New Ellenton. Deputies said two suspects fled in a brown vehicle and provided few details.
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Civic Orchestra opens fourth season with free pops concert
The Aiken Civic Orchestra launches its fourth season with a free 3 p.m. pops concert at St. John s United Methodist Church 104 Newberry St NW featuring Camelot My Fair Lady Oklahoma and The Sound of Music. Director Adam DePriest formed the group in 2012 and the orchestra will host a December 18 Christmas concert while seeking string players. Arts reporter Stephanie Turner, a Valdosta State University graduate, covers the event for the Aiken Standard.
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Community events calendar highlights October activities
A sequence of local happenings includes addiction support groups at 1315 W. Martintown Rd North Augusta on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 30 to 7 with RSVP by Oct 16. A veterans seminar at Hitchcock Place Oct 20 9 30 to 11. The Mountain Dulcimers meet at St John s UMC Oct 20 6. Beech Island Historical Society meets Oct 20 7 30 with speaker Barney Lamar. A yard sale fundraiser at Hammond Beyer Health Center Oct 17 8 to 1 with silent auction and lupus/JDFR benefits.
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Crime blotter highlights threats fraud and arrests in Aiken County
A Gloverville resident reported death threats after a call. A Warrenville pair noted credit fraud and ex‑girlfriend harassment via Facebook. North Augusta and Jackson residents faced arrests for drug possession and domestic violence with court dates set. A golf cart missing and a scam attempt were also logged.
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Gloverville Man Arrested for Prescription Medication Possession
A man from But tercup Lane Gloverville was booked at the Aiken County Detention Center on drug possession with a prescription charges. A Graniteville woman reported domestic abuse and unlawful telephone use amid a divorce. The victim says the subject sent over 70 texts with profanity after she told him to stop contacting her.
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Silver Bluff Road
Aiken County Detention Center
Gloverville
Buttercup Lane
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