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Prosecutor: Boston Marathon bomber wanted to terrorize US
BOSTON (AP) -- As he planted a backpack containing a bomb just feet from a group of children, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev made a cold-hearted decision aimed at spreading terror and punishing America for its wars...
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Police: Man shoplifted video game controllers, cereal, condoms
Aiken Public Safety officers responded to a shoplifting call at the Whiskey Road Wal-Mart on Monday morning.The officers arrived to find that loss-prevention employees had two people, Emmanuel McNeal,...
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Marine Veteran talks courage with SRNS employees
Retired Maj. Gen. James Livingston was more than qualified to speak to a group of professionals about courage and making change - an initiative he used while serving in the Marine Corps during the...
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Registration open for CNTA golf tourney
A local nuclear-awareness group is expecting more than 100 golfers as it gears up for its 13th annual golf tournament next month.Clint Wolfe, the executive director of Citizens for Nuclear Technology...
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Major Rager concert announces schedule
Friends with Benefits Fund's The Major Rager concert in Augusta on Thursday starts in the afternoon and won't wind down until the end of the evening.Scarlet Begonias will perform around 3 p.m. for a...
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Police: Kroger employee "talked into" activating $14K worth of gift cards
An employee of an Aiken store was talked into activating more than $14,000 in gift cards over the phone, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety. The incident happened Wednesday at Kroger on...
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USC Aiken, Boston students charm Aiken Elementary School kids
Addie Creswell's hero is Gabby Douglas - a gold medal winner in the 2012 Summer Olympics.The Aiken Elementary School student created a tribute to Douglas, and her drawing project got help from college...
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Millbrook kids learn about the "Wild West"
During America's western expansion in the 19th century, people faced enormous challenges - a time that Millbrook Elementary School fourth-graders explored during a Wild West Festival last week."There...
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Bookings for April 7
These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for April 2 through April 5. Some names have already been printed and are not included below. Some of the people listed may not...
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Blotter for April 7
According to reports provided by the Aiken Department of Public Safety:Officers will obtain a warrant for criminal domestic violence for a 29-year-old Aiken man who assaulted his girlfriend because she...
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Jaycees to bring back Memorial Day Parade
Strike up the band! Aiken's annual Memorial Day Parade once again will wind its way through downtown in May to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.The...
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N.A. Heritage Center opens new exhibit
NORTH AUGUSTA — The North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center introduced its open session exhibit Monday night, with local artists and residents on hand to view the work.Andree Wallgren, executive...
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Police: Traffic stop leads to drug charges
An April 2 traffic stop on Powderhouse Road led to drug charges for the driver.An Aiken Department of Public Safety officer pulled over a sedan that had disregarded a traffic light. Upon approaching...
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Showers forecast for second practice round
A chance of showers is forecast for the second day of the practice rounds at the Masters Tournament, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 p.m. The chance of precipitation today is 50 percent,...
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Prospective USCA students sign up during 'Admitted Day'
Having accepted the applications of many high school seniors this spring, USC Aiken invited them to an "Admitted Student Day," which was held on Saturday.With tours, informational sessions and...
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Marine Veteran talks courage with SRNS employees
Retired Maj. Gen. James Livingston was more than qualified to speak to a group of professionals about courage and making change - an initiative he used while serving in the Marine Corps during the...
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Edisto River named No. 5 most endangered river in U.S.
The Edisto River was named the fifth out of 10 most endangered rivers in the United States for 2015, a ranking by American Rivers that stems from excessive water withdrawals.The national nonprofit...
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Two vehicular collisions reported in Aiken County
First responders are on scene of two vehicular collisions this morning.The first incident was reported at 6:52 a.m. on Columbia Highway at Morris Road. A vehicle did overturn and injuries are being...
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Fuel theft, officer-involved shooting & bicyclist death: News around the...
Men charged in SC with stealing fuel in 4 statesSALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Two Florida men are in custody in South Carolina charged with stealing 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel from convenience stores in four...
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4th teen arrested in death of man with plastic bag over head
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy is the last of four teenagers charged with robbing and beating an 86-year-old man before killing him by tying a plastic bag around his head, authorities...
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