Byrd School Opens New Building Amid Community Pride
Byrd celebrated a new building aimed at future education and life skills for students. Alumni Steven Strother and his wife Kim watched as fifth grader Sydney led the pledge. Former principal Rosie Berry and Tom Goforth attended, noting previous shortcomings and the redesigned facility that prioritizes students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Byrd
Steven Strother
Kim
Sydney
Rosie Berry
Tom Goforth
Goforth
Area 2
Berry
Sheriff Fires Deputy Over Video Allegations and Past Incidents
Aiken County Sheriff confirms the deputy Nation was fired after a patrol car video review revealed unacceptable conduct. Nation had prior suspensions for a 2004 use of force incident and a separate EMS assist on a suicidal man where the deputy said he struck the man with a Maglite. The teen case was dropped and internal reviews continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SLED
Sherff
Michael Hunt
Frank
Nation
Sheriff's Office
Aiken Ems
Windsor
Unclear Birth Proof Discussed for Stephens Citizenship
The State Department may accept school records baptismal or marriage documents or affidavits to prove Stephens birth and citizenship. School records burned in the 1930s and marriage licenses older than 73 years are likely illegible. many who knew her have died. Stephens has turned the matter to her children as we await State Department comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Stephens
State Department
Man Sells Fraudulent Pill Capsules on Ebay
Investigators identified a Black male, 29, 5 8, 155 pounds, as the seller repackaging Glaxo SmithKline capsules and shipping them in loose plastic bags via Ebay. A Oregon customer complained about packaging. Authorities urge tips to Aiken County Sheriff and Midlands Crimestoppers for a cash reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Frank
Jones
Glaxo SmithKline
Windham Blvd
Aiken
Charles Cain
Aiken County
Midlands
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiken Standard
Sundance III
Metals
Ruby Road
Missy
Dillard's
Clinique
Baiken Mall
Dillard’s
VISA
Mastercard
American Express
Diners Club
Discover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!