South Carolina Tops Nation in Violence Against Women
The Violence Policy Center ranks South Carolina first for deadly violence against women by men at 2.32 per 100 000, a stat tied to a long-running trend. Local officials like Lt Karl Odenthal and Cumbee Center staff in Aiken call the issue a persistent, statewide problem and urge action. The study covers 2013 data and notes SC has been in the top 10 for 18 straight years.
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Fox Creek Visits Williston-Elko in Football Game of the Week
The Fox Creek Bruins travel to Williston-Elko for a Friday night football showdown at Lions Memorial Field. Kickoff is 7 30 p m and the game airs on WRDW My12.
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Aiken Home and Garden Show Opens at Odell Weeks Center
The fourth annual Aiken Home and Garden Show starts today at noon and runs to 5 p m, then 9 a m to 2 p m Saturday at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center Whiskey Road. Admission is 1 for ages 12 and up and proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity in Aiken County. Debra Price, event coordinator, says more than 40 vendors will showcase windows doors flooring heating and air decorative hardware garages siding mortgages decks and patios. JD Norris, owner of the venue, supports the event aimed at homeowners looking to build renovate decorate and landscape.
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Aiken Standard Home & Garden Show Promises DIY Demonstrations
The fourth annual Home & Garden Show runs noon to 5 p m September 18 and 9 a m to 2 p m September 19 at H Odell Weeks Activities Center gym two on 1700 Whiskey Road with tickets at 1 and older. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen sponsors DIY demos at 3 p m today and 1 p m Saturday. A pergola valued at 2500 will be awarded, displayed by Southern Siding & Window Co. Call 803 644 2377 or visit aiken homeshow com for details.
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Gas prices fall in Aiken locals cite cheap gas
Aiken residents report gas prices as low as 1.50 per gallon this week with GasBuddy listing 1.69 at Enmark on Charleston Highway and 1.74 at Circle K on Wagoner Road. Local businessman Daniel Birt notes cheaper fuel helps his lawn care venture and compares current prices to last year. South Carolina averages 1.89 per gallon while Nevada California Alaska and New Mexico show larger year‑over‑year gaps.
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