Teen charged after pellet gun found at North Augusta High
A 14-year-old boy was arrested at North Augusta High School after a CO2 pellet pistol was found in his backpack during a search prompted by an anonymous tip. He faces a felony charge for possessing a weapon on school property and was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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North Augusta High School
Department of Juvenile Justice
North Augusta
Tim Pearson
Public Safety
Pearson
North Augusta Public Safety
Car Fire in Downtown Aiken Injures Driver
A car on Chesterfield Street in downtown Aiken burst into flames Monday around 2 p.m. due to a dropped cigarette. Drew Ward escaped with burns to his right calf and the vehicle was a total loss. Sandy Hayes and coworkers helped evacuate him and ensure his safety before medical aid arrived. Ward was treated at University Hospital.
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Drew Ward
Chesterfield Street
Aaron Dowdy
Aiken Public Safety
Ward
Dowdy
Sandy Hayes
Johnson, Johnson, & Whittle Law Firm
Hayes
University Hospital
Amy Banton
New Book Reintroduces Edgefield Slave Potter Dave the Potter
A picture book highlights the Edgefield slave potter known as Dave the Potter and his legacy for a new generation, bringing overdue attention to his works and life.
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Edgefield
Dave the Potter
Deaths and Funerals Sentinel for 6A
Obituary notices list William H. Jones Jr. of North Augusta, Larrie Thomas Lamb Sr. of Trenton, and Joanna L. Lowe of Graniteville with funeral details in the 6A death notices section. Services and dates are announced by local news staff.
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William H
Bill” Jones Jr
North Augusta
Larrie Thomas Lamb Sr
Trenton
Joanna L. Lowe
Graniteville
Aiken Council Eyes Cracker Barrel Site on Whiskey Road
The Aiken City Council showed optimism about Cracker Barrel planned beside Rick's Produce on Whiskey Road. The Planning Commission aims to complete annexation discussion by December, enabling city water and sewer services for the restaurant, per City Manager Roger LeDuc.
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Rick’s
Whiskey Road
Planning Commission
Roger LeDuc
Aiken
Joe Jayne
Cracker Barrel
Jaynes
Cracker Barrel Chooses Aiken Site For New Restaurant
Council members express support for Cracker Barrel as ideal central location plans a breakfast oriented restaurant. Mayor notes traffic study. project includes Powderhouse Road Connector with completion by Sept 1, 2011 using sales tax funds.
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Reggie Ebner
Aiken
Dick Dewar
Cracker Barrel
Fred Cavanaugh
Jayne
City Coun
Cil
Powderhouse Road
Whiskey Road
Oak Grove Road
LeDuc
Mock named Aiken County Teacher of the Year
Nikki Mock, fifth grade teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary, was named Aiken County School District Teacher of the Year at the awards banquet. She urged fellow teachers to stand and be recognized and was joined on the Honor Court by Beth Eberhard and others, while outgoing winner Lisa Lader praised district educators.
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Rob Novit
Nikki Mock
Mike Mock
Hammond Hill
North Augusta
Aiken County
Mock
Robin Patterson
Public Education Partners
Beth Eberhard
Aiken
PEP
Mack
Linda Harmon
Aiken High School
Suman Marks-Johnson
North Augusta High School
Esther Blake
Chukker Creek
USC Aiken
Aiken Standard
Southern Wesleyan University
Walt Disney
Michele Conner
Rosemary English
Board of Education
Eberhard
Aiken High
Lisa Lader
Lader
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