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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2001
Page
2
A Buck's Pizza driver delivering to 109 Mack Lane Graniteville at 9 pm Wednesday was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown subject. The suspect forced the driver to surrender money and pizzas. no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
Annie Clyde Williams of the Cumbee Center spoke at the Downtown Aiken Rotary Club about how the shelter assists battered women and children. She described networking with 29 agencies and 50 outside partners to connect clients with needed relief. The center aims to help victims escape violence and access support from social services and other groups.
The Phe Triple Crown Cat Cup stages a cat show at H Odell Weeks Activity Center in Aiken. Tamara Rogers says the event runs today 3 9 p m with 207 entries from the United States and abroad and continues Saturday and Sunday 10 a m to 5 p m. Sponsored by Aiken Parks and Recreation Department. Admission is 4. Vendors and raffles accompany the event now in its second year.
In Aiken County elementary schools, the Columbia Marionette Theater presents Palmetto Pride to teach first through third graders about civic responsibility and keeping communities clean. Puppeteers Robert Padley and David Hamiter tour the state with free shows, highlighting diversity and accessibility.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office to receive a 200000 federal grant to support a faith based community policing initiative. Sheriff Howard Sellers says the funds will cover teaching materials and related expenses and will not fund new positions. The grant, linked to church partnerships and literacy efforts, is described as a new program with no required local match.
Kiwanis groups from Aiken Palmetto Kiwanis Club University of South Carolina Aiken Circle K Club and area Key Clubs gathered at Virginia Acres Park for two hours of fun and music led by Bobby Hydrick. Attendees enjoyed softball horseshoes barbecue and cookies while emphasizing service to the community.
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