Armed Robbery Probed in Mercy Village Overnight
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigates an armed robbery of two North Augusta teens in Mercy Village. Two men 18 to 22 approached the driveway duo at 5 15 p m and demanded wallets. one drew a handgun and ordered them to lie down. One teen’s license was recovered. Suspects described as 5 9 170 and 5 8 150 and last seen fleeing into nearby woods. Call 642 1770 or Crime Stoppers 642 1798 with tips.
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Stocks Closing as of 9 29 97
Market activity summary notes closing stock formations provided by financial adviser Greg Paschal of Edward Jones on September 29 1997 ahead of market close.
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Edward Jones
Kristen Crenten Heads to Los Angeles for Teen Magazine Interview
Kristen Crenten, a cancer patient, left Monday for Los Angeles for a Teen magazine interview and photo shoot. She will attend a taping of Party of Five and meet cast members from the Fox show after the taping.
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Correction Chamber donation misattributed in Aiken Standard
Friday’s edition corrected to say the gift to the Aiken Chamber of Commerce for its new build was donated by the residents of Kalmia Landing. The paper regrets the error.
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Kalmia Landing
Huggins Named Assistant City Manager in Aiken
After reviewing more than 120 applications, Aiken City Manager Steve Thompson announces Bill Huggins will become assistant city manager on Oct. 13. Huggins, previously city planner for three years, replaces Frances Thomas who led the post for six years. Roger LeDuc, director of public works, will head the citys industrial development team and remain public works director.
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Steve Thompson
Bill Huggins
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Frances Thomas
Ms. Thomas
Aiken Municipal
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Roger LeDuc
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North Augusta middle students greet astronaut Susan Still
North Augusta Middle School eighth graders welcomed astronaut Susan Still on a school visit. She discussed zero gravity and space food aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, urged students to dream, and shared how she pursued aviation from early interests to a Navy pilot and astronaut career. Her first mission was shortened by equipment issues but she later completed a successful second flight.
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Susan Still
Ashley Cox
Madeleine Campbell
North Augusta Middle School
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Augusta
Georgia Tech
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Still
Hofmann Piano Competition names Ann Schein as judge
The Josef Hofmann Piano Competition and Festival announces Ann Schein as celebrity judge for its fifth annual event to be held May 28 to 30 at the University of South Carolina Aiken. Finalists ages 16 to 29 compete for cash prizes, with first place at $2,000 plus performance contracts with the Augusta Symphony and in Aiken.
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Ann Schein
University of South Carolina Aiken
Augusta Symphony
Augusta
Aiken
Aiken Jaycee Fair Opens October with Two Big Concerts
The Aiken Jaycee County Fair runs October 14 to 19 at the Fair grounds on US 1 North. Kentucky Head Hunters perform October 17 and Toby Keith October 18 on the main stage with reserved seating at $10 and general admission $5, admission to the fair included. The Aiken Center for the Arts previews First Night Aiken 1998 in the main exhibit building Tuesday through Sunday. Ride discount tickets available via the Fair Information Line at 648-8955.
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Fall Into Aiken Festival Brings Families to Town
St Mary Help of Christians School St. Mary Prep St Thaddeus Church and Aiken Downtown Development Association join for a Saturday festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food games auctions and raffles plus a Best Friend Express shuttle through Aiken County Transit starting at St Marys and visiting St Thaddeus and Aiken Prep locations.
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Aiken
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Fire ants surface after heavy rains in Aiken County
After recent heavy rains millions of fire ants have emerged in Aiken County. Clemson Extension Agent Terry Mathis says mounds are rising as water pushed ants to the surface. He warns the infestation is pretty severe and notes health risks from stings and damage to equipment and livestock.
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