Oktoberfest kicks off in downtown tonight with Bavarians Band
The second annual Oktoberfest runs 6 to 11 pm on Newberry Street by The Alley. German food and beverages will be served under tents with entertainment by the Bavarians Band and the German Friendship Club of Augusta. Admission is 2 dollars at the gate, proceeds to Downtown Aiken Development Association to revitalize downtown.
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German Friendship Club of
Augusta
Newberry Street
Downtown
Aiken
Hall of Fame
Notices for Leonard Cook and others on Page 2B
Notices listing Leonard Cook Belvedere George David Lewis Aiken Lillie Perry North Augusta Esther Mae Pender Williams Aiken and Oba JoItchey appear on Page 2B with standard obituary and legal notice formatting for the local paper.
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Leonard Cook
Belvedere
George David Lewis
Aiken
Lillie Perry
North Augusta
Esther Mae Pender Williams
Oba
JoItchey
District enforces strict drug testing for bus drivers
Aiken County public schools maintain a zero tolerance policy on drugs. District superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge announced two bus drivers failed random drug tests with marijuana traces this month. She stressed no student or staff involvement in accidents and said all drivers are covered by the policy. Board member Sheran Proctor said such incidents are rare but handled the same as student cases.
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Aiken County
Linda Eldridge
Sheran Proctor
County Board of Education
Cheerleaders Fire Up War Eagles Amid Tough Season
War Eagles seek a win against Williston Elko as junior cornerback Thomas Scott credits cheerleaders for keeping school spirit alive. Pamela Brown and co captain Kahlie Kitchings lead a demanding practice, stressing fitness and athletic prowess beyond traditional pompons.
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Blackville-Hilda High School
Pamela Brown
Pamela
Kahlie Kitchings
Murder trial begins in Gatti case with image debate
Donnie Council’s defense battles photos of Elizabeth Gatti as Judge Floyd allows some pictures at trial. Prosecutors opened with crime scene shots from Gatti’s Bandy Drive home where she was slain in 1992.
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Donnie Council
Elizabeth Gatti
Henry Floyd
Barbara Morgan
Tle
Whittle
Gatti
Council
Aiken County
Evelyn Helminiak
Don Fields
Three Aiken County Council races on November ballot
Three contested council seats appear on the November general election ballot in Aiken County. Incumbents LaVana McKenzie Willar Hightower and Eddie Butler face Republican challengers in Districts 3 8 and 7 while Newsome Osbon and Newberg vie for seats. McKenzie defends her record of constituent service and district needs.
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Aiken County
LaVana McKenzie
Jean Newsome
Ms. Newsome
Willar Hightower
Philip Magee
Rick Osbon
Kathleen Newberg
Hightower
Magee
Osbon
Eddie Butler
GOP
McKenzie
Newsome
Russ Ferrara
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Rebeleers
Abby
Revaremacs
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Chasiti L. Kirkland
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CeLena Allen
Donnie
Angela Renee McClure
Salley
Aiken County Council
By Carl Langley
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