United Way tops goal in Aiken County campaign
United Way of Aiken County exceeded its 2004 campaign goal by six percent, raising over 2.76 million dollars. President Dee Stanford praised the result, and Campaign Chairman Joe Lewis announced the figure at a Victory Celebration luncheon. Savannah River Site contributed nearly 1.2 million, reflecting broad community support.
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United Way
Dee Stanford
Joe Lewis
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Savannah River
Maggie Hitt
Candace Ballard
Wendell Edwards
Aiken Fall Steeplechase Sparks Weekend Races at Ford Conger Field
Excitement builds for the 13th running of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field with a big crowd anticipated. Gates open early, infield parking is $5 per car, and race times span from noon to 3:30 p.m. with multiple preliminaries and the Hat Contest as part of the event.
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Aiken
Ford Conger Field
Mia Brasco
Downtown Aiken trick or treat parade charms families
More than a thousand children in costumes paraded along Laurens Street in Aiken for the seventh annual downtown Halloween celebration. Families praised the safe, fun atmosphere as kids and even a few police and criminals enjoyed the evening with rabbits, magicians, witches and ballerinas.
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Laurens Street
Aiken
Aiken Downtown Development Association
Janet Augeri Morris
Trenton
Jessica Whisnant
Chance
Sam’s
Missing Aiken Teens Found Safe in West Virginia
Police say Katie Barrett and Jonathan Gullette, both students from Aiken High School, were found safe at a relative’s home in West Virginia after a several day disappearance. Investigators traced emails and interviewed friends but remain unsure of Barrett’s involvement and continue questioning both youths.
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West Virginia
Aiken High School
West Vir
Katie Barrett
Jonathan Gullette
Aiken Public Safety Investiga
Tors
Gullette
Barrett
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
National Crime Infor
Burnettown Voters Troll Name Change Advisory on Ballot
Burnettown residents in precincts 7 18 19 51 and 71 face a non binding advisory question on whether Burnettown should become the City of Midland Valley. A majority voting yes or no has no immediate legal effect and the mayor and council may act further at their discretion.
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Burnettown
Aiken County
WFR
Midland Valley
Sharon Gagnon
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