Assaults and break ins reported on multiple county streets
Aiken County deputies heard claims of three men assaulting a pedestrian on Railroad Street with injuries reported. Two men allegedly attacked a porch sitter with a machete as a cell phone pulled out, striking him before fleeing. A Batesburg resident said a home break in yielded about $1000 in cash. A Beech Island man described a nocturnal shed invasion with a cake pan theft and a related drive way injury, plus a separate disturbance where a man banging on a door tried to force entry. authorities noted charges might be pressed.
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Aiken County
Sheriff's Deputies
Railroad Street
Beech Island
Circle Drive
Williams Emashji shines in state Skills USA car tech event
Emashji Williams impressed at the state contest with a 30 question test and hands on work installing car radios amplifiers and subwoofers. He credited the Career Center for opening doors and fueling his passion for automotive repair and networking opportunities. Williams plans Universal Institute Orlando to pursue Automotive Service Excellence certification and specialize in customization.
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Emashji
Williams
Skills USA
Greenville
Kansas City
Universal Institute
Orlando
Fla
Automotive
Center students explore broader opportunities through FCCLA FFA and DECA
Aiken High School students participate in FCCLA FFA and DECA activities to build leadership and career skills. Teachers like Jean Gorthy and Meghan Woods stress nationwide competitions, regional events, and real workplace relevance, with students such as Kaylee Heath Alexis Brewe Anna Mink proving pathways to university and jobs.
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Jean Gorthy
Aiken High School
Gorthy
Aiken High
Linda Harmon
FCCLA
Family Career and Community Leaders of America
FFA
Meghan ‘Woods
Anna Mink
Can
House
Wood
DECA
South Aiken High School
Rob Lovejoy
Aiken County United Way Lunch Brings Cook Off Crowds
The fifth annual cook off drew strong support as proceeds benefit Aiken County United Way programs for families, children, and the elderly. Sharon Rodgers noted a local aid study topping 100000, while Richard Harmon set a $2.4 million fundraising goal. Teams competed in ribs, pork, beans, and a wild card, with Smokin Stacks winning best overall and advancing to Las Vegas.
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Aiken County
United Way
Cumbee Center
Boys and Girls Club
Sharon Rodgers
Aiken
Richard Harmon
Stacks
Jeff Smith
Smoki Stacks
S.C. Barbecue Association
South Carolina
Las Vegas
Marce
Sheriff's Office
Ty Dwayne Courtney
Lessie Price
William
Price
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Courtney's Swine and Dine
William Price
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Sarah Lampe
Sarah Nielsen
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Stuart
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Aiken Gifts
Aiken Chamber
Aikenchamber.net
Boker Pest Control
Moneys MD
Richard Young Associates, Im
Pat Roberts
Aikense.com
Psideatken Earty
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Richland Ave
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