North Augusta shooting under investigation details released
A 28 year old man was shot in the abdomen Sunday in North Augusta and remains in intensive care at University Hospital. Det. Tim Thornton said witnesses described multiple loud noises and a man seen lying in a driveway before being placed in a vehicle and driven away. Investigators located two 9 millimeter shell casings at the scene and no motive or suspect has been identified.
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Mars Viewings Continue At USC Aiken Planetarium
Mars remains bright into September with the Dupont Planetarium at Ruth Patrick Science Education Center offering telescope views on Sept 19 and 20. Shows start at 7 and 8 p.m. with the feature Journey Into the Living Cell. Tickets are $5 adults $4 seniors $3 students K-12. free after dark until 9 p.m. Contact Jeremy Schoolfield for details.
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City of Aiken Buys Old Playhouse Structure
The City of Aiken becomes owner of the former Aiken Community Playhouse on Price Avenue paying 125000 to assume the lease and acquire the property. The Playhouse owes the city 300000 for funds used to build the new venue at the Washington Center. City Manager Roger LeDuc notes potential uses including storage meeting space and an environmental lab.
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Aiken Farmers Market gains historic landmark status
The Aiken City Council unanimously designated the Aiken County Farmers Market as a landmark on the Aiken Historic Register overturning a commission recommendation. Officials cited the market site’s history dating to 1833 and noted the open market structure’s unique architecture and its claim as the oldest market of its kind on the same site in South Carolina.
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City preserves original tow call list after council vote
Aiken City Council voted 6-1 to keep 14 County tow services on the emergency list, allowing 19 rotating city vendors to remain and banning new entrants unless located in the city. Mary Delaney argued the move would ruin her Custom Finish business and urged fairness.
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Bathwoman cited after Sunday drive with no license or insurance
Police blotter reports a Bathwoman cited early Sunday for driving without a license insurance or vehicle registration after being observed with only one working headlight at Knox Avenue and Old Edgefield Road. Other incidents include $300 vehicle damage from a break in on Martintown Road $400 windshield damage on Gordon Street a $647 shoplifting from Knox Avenue and $250 windshield damage along Vireo Drive.
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Missing Beech Island mother prompts public help in search
Aiken County sheriff investigators seek Lisa Shuttleworth a 34 year old Beech Island mother of two last heard Thursday morning. She left no car and may be on foot or in another’s vehicle. she spoke with a daughter at 7 15 a m and was due to pick up her son at 3 30 p m. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
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Aiken Standard Highlights This Week
First birthday milestones for miracle twins this Thursday. Local students paint birdhouses for a fundraiser supporting the 122nd Engineer Battalion on Friday. Aiken High hosts Midland Valley at Hagood Stadium Saturday. South Carolina Gamecocks vs Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium Sunday. Downtown crafters participate in Aiken’s Makin event this weekend.
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City of Character Names Thriftiness Trait for September
The city announces Aiken's character trait for the month of September is Thriftiness. Officials highlight frugality and prudent spending as guiding principles for residents and programs this period.
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Monday Lottery Winning Numbers Revealed
The morning and evening draws list Pick 3 and Pick 4 results along with Cash 3 and Cash 4 outcomes. Fantasy 5 numbers and Change Game sequences are also shown for the latest draws.
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Publisher's Number for Aiken Standard Info Counts
Public notice style listing contact details for Aiken Standard publisher Scott B. Hunter and office information. Includes address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and pricing for daily and weekend subscriptions with EzPay options.
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