Cat show draws breeders from across region in Third Annual Triple Crown event
Feline enthusiasts flocked to the H Odell Weeks Activities Center for the Third Annual Triple Crown Cat Show featuring 251 cats. Tamara Rogers of the Triple Crown Cat Club called it the largest such event in the Southeast with contestants from California, Texas, Canada and Japan plus many local cats. The International Cat Association sanctioned event is backed by the Aiken Parks and Recreation Department and pet-supply sponsors. SPCA food drives offer discounts on tickets for donations.
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Tamara Rogers
Triple Crown Cat Club
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International Cat Association
Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
Diamond Pet Foods
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Texas
Canada
Japan
Aiken Men Sentenced to 236 Months on Drug Charges
Two Aiken men received a total of 236 months in federal prison. Jerry Cue, 39, drew 84 months for felon in possession of firearms and 120 months for crack cocaine distribution. Isiah Roland, 42, got 32 months for aiding and abetting crack cocaine distribution. Evidence showed undercover buys and subsequent search at Cue’s home.
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Cameron M. Currie
Jerry Cue
Isiah Roland
William K. Witherspoon
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
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Cue
Formant
Aiken
ATF
Roland
LifeRun and LifeWalk Raise Funds for Aiken Pregnancy Care Center
Runners and walkers gathered at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center for the first LifeRun 5k and the 9th Life Walk two mile event to support the Aiken Pregnancy Care Center. About 175 walkers and 55 runners participated with proceeds funding services such as free pregnancy tests, parenting classes, maternity clothes, baby items, and peer counseling. Dave Crowley led the Life Run in 18 11, John Blair won masters 21 26, Sandra Murphy led women in 21 25, and Annette Putnam took masters 24 11.
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Aiken Pregnancy Care Center
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Kathryn Wade
Wade
Just Say Jesus Ministries
Aiken
Old Aiken Master Plan Underway For Downtown Land Use
Citizen steering committee begins work on the Old Aiken Master Plan to guide future land use and downtown transportation in a 1000 acre area from North Hampton to Beaufort Street. An open house at the Municipal Building on Oct 16 4 to 9 pm and Oct 17 9 am to 2 pm invites public input before Planning Commission and City Council review.
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North Hampton Avenue
South Boundary Avenue
Morgan Street
Beaufort Street
East Boundary Avenue
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