Police say shooting was a hoax in North Carolina incident
Investigators determined Trenton resident Ray Tanner Jr. fabricated a carjacking and shooting while delivering for Hite Floral Inc. in northern Aiken County. Tanner faces possible charges after a mental health evaluation. detectives found tire tracks, glass, a glove, and a handgun tied to the hoax.
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Aiken Community Playhouse to Open in New Downtown Facility
The Aiken Community Playhouse launches a grand opening Friday with Footloose in the new downtown venue. Volunteers describe a multi million dollar facility and a black tie optional event featuring the Moonlighters after the show. The 1980s musical centers on a teen who challenges a small town ban on dancing and rock music. See PLAYHOUSE, Page 5A.
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ACP
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Aiken County Recreation Fees Adjusted
County officials announce changes to recreation related charges with some reductions and increases. Registrar Judith V. Warner proposes waiving the $1 per page fee for additional land record copies while maintaining other rates. The report notes the current $5 for up to four pages and $1 per extra page.
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Aiken's Makin' Craft Event Moving East Next Year
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce asked the City Council to shift the annual Aiken's Makin' craft event a few blocks east. The plan sets the start at Park Avenue from Chesterfield to Union Street with stalls along York Street and Union Street north of Park Avenue and near Gyles Park. Chamber president June Murff said the move should boost downtown businesses and ease current working problems for area merchants.
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South Carolina AG race tight between Benjamin and McMaster
Democratic Steve Benjamin and Republican Henry McMaster lead in the contest to succeed Charlie Condon as South Carolina attorney general. Benjamin, 32, served in probation and parole roles in the Hodges administration and led a 950‑employee agency before resigning in 2001. McMaster, 55, a Columbia native and former Reagan appointee, chaired the South Carolina Republican Party and led the state GOP.
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