Two Safe Communities members plead guilty in federal weapons case
Two Aiken men, Jesse James Quarles and Kenneth Islar, pleaded guilty in federal court to a single count of felon in possession of a firearm. Both were part of the Aiken Safe Communities program, which targets repeat violent offenders with counseling and supervision. Sentencing will follow a probation report on employment and criminal histories, with dates to be set in coming weeks.
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Jesse James Quarles
Kenneth Islar
Lance Crick
Quarles
Islar
Crick
Aiken
Aiken Standard crime report notes suspect linked to parking lot shooting
A victim in a parking lot identified Islar by name and a handgun before a single shot. Islar was arrested June 5 on unrelated weapons charges. The Safe Communities initiative strengthens state and federal prosecutions with local partners, Crick says. Teddy Kulmala covers crime for the Aiken Standard.
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Western Carolina State Fair Lights Up Aiken Grounds
The Western Carolina State Fair at Aiken fairgrounds runs through Saturday with gates opening at 5 p.m. A demolition derby at 7 p.m. and Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean performances at 6 and 8 p.m. headline the lineup, with other entertainment all night. Call 803-648-8955 or visit westcarolinetstatefair.com for details.
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Jack O Lantern Jaunt 5K set for family fun and costumes
The Jack O Lantern Jaunt 5K returns to North Augusta this Saturday formerly the Spooky Sprint. It supports the Arts and Heritage Center with a kid friendly zone and free child care. North Augusta High School cheerleaders supervise the Kids Fun Zone while Strictly Running handles chip timing. Winners in age groups and best costumes receive handmade artisan medallions crafted from clay.
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North Augusta
Andree Wallgren
Arts and Heritage Center of
North Augusta High School
Wallgren
Running
Columbia
Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 2014 Race in North Augusta
North Augusta hosts the Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt on Saturday at 7 30 a m starting at 100 Georgia Ave Registration costs 25 for individuals and 20 for groups of six or more online at artsandheritage center com 30 on race day with 25 for groups of six or more All proceeds go to the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Contact Wallgren at 803 441 4380 for details The event precedes the Jack O lantern Jubilee with carnival rides crafts vendors food and music
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North Augusta
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Artsandheritagecenter.com
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