Story time at ACPL boosts engagement with balloon tale
At Aiken County Public Library, Wednesday morning story times attracted about 20 children across two sessions. Librarian Jennie Deal led activities including a finale where a green balloon burst in a playful display, emphasizing language development and early literacy while parents noted community impact.
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After-school program aids Granitevill e students
GRANITEVILLE The joint effort by the Salvation Army's Boys and Girls Club and the Aiken County Parks and Recreation Department operates a free after-school program for about 25 Warrenville and Byrd Elementary students daily at the Aiken County Recreation Center. The program includes homework help, arts and crafts, and planned activities with future plans for a Dragonfly Quest science project and a flag football league.
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Dragonfly Quest
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Bathman dies in trailer fire from smoke inhalation
The Aiken County Coroner's Office reports Timmothy L. Whitmore aged 34 died from apparent smoke inhalation in a fire at a rented room in a singlewide trailer at 17 Wall St in Bath. Firefighters found him in a rear bedroom after arriving at 9:50 am. The blaze started from an electrical short in a living room receptacle under an air conditioner. Whitmore attempted to flee via the back door but could not escape before the fire spread. The Bath and Langley departments, with the sheriff's arson team, investigated the scene until 11:34 am. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Blotter Reports Multiple Local Thefts and Incidents
A stretch of thefts and minor crimes across Grovetown, North Augusta, and Belvedere includes $150 damage from a York Street store break in, a pocketknife theft and $36 merchandise recovered at a Whiskey Road shop, and a $200 missing phone from a York Street grocery. A Grovetown man was jailed after driving on a golf course with a BAC of .18 following an incident near Riverview Park. Holiday Drive saw grand larceny worth $6,210 including tools. Other reports note driving violations, a larceny of a lawn mower on Skyview Drive, a stolen car radio from Knobcone Drive, and a burglary on Chalet North Court for electronics. A BB gun damaged a Gordon Street window. a Groves Boulevard assault and trespass case. a Jeep windshield crack from a bolt during an attempted car jacking near Pisgah and Five Notch. a Next brand bicycle stolen on Royalette Avenue. and a North Augusta Plaza radio theft with vehicle damage.
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Women in custody after alleged theft in Anderson
Two Anderson women were observed removing tags from craft goods and clothing at a Whiskey Road store. They concealed items in bags and a storage bin, were stopped leaving the store, and held for the Aiken Public Safety. They face a prior shoplifting warrant and were taken to the Aiken County Detention Center with about 280 dollars in goods. Separately a man shot Sept 7 on Edisto Drive in North Augusta has been released from University Hospital. Det. Tim Thornton seeks Tuan Ngoc Dao, 31, armed and dangerous, with tips to 441-4277.
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Knights of Columbus Feature marks 50 years of service in Aiken
In the Aiken Standard feature, the Knights of Columbus celebrates half a century of Catholic service in Aiken. The piece highlights local impact, charity drives, and community outreach through the organization’s 50th anniversary observance planned for Sunday.
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Wildlife at Hopelands Gardens Sunday Morning
Aiken residents can glimpse varied wildlife at Hopelands Gardens this Sunday morning. The City of Character program for September highlights thriftiness as the month’s trait.
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Hopelands Gardens
Aiken
Lottery results brief for Wednesday draws
Wednesday lottery numbers show Pick 3 Midday 4 8 6 Pick 3 Evening 0 0 7 Pick 4 Midday 3 6 9 1 Pick 4 Evening 0 5 4 9 Powerball 2 19 24 32 34 Powerball 2 Powerplay 5.
Georgia Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Georgia Lottery results list the Wednesday draws with multiple games. Cash 3 Midday 9 3 5 Cash 3 Evening 3 0 8 Cash 4 Midday 3 1 7 7 Cash 4 Evening 3 6 5 2 Fantasy 5 7 23 4 6 5 Change Game 0 6 9 7 5 H Change Game R 1 9 3 4 K Change Game R 9 5 1 1 N Lotto South 3 9 26 29 40 41
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Office Hours for Local Office
The notice lists office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provides a fax number 648-605 for contact. The details indicate standard business hours and a single contact line for inquiries.
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