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On the Agenda: County Council
Aiken County Council Agenda7 p.m., TodayCouncil Chambers, Aiken County Government Center1930 University ParkwayI. Awards and Recognitions: - Proposed resolution to congratulate the Midland Valley High...
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Group to discuss SRS, give budget updates
A group that oversees the Savannah River Site's Citizens Advisory Board and similar boards in the DOE complex will discuss the site's liquid-waste missions and give the public an opportunity to...
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Other AHS NJROTC cadets recognized
The following Aiken High cadets were among those recognized at the Naval Junior ROTC Change of Command ceremony.- Advancing to rank of Chief Petty Officer - Aaliya Richardson, Ryan Lamb.- Advancing to...
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Aiken kidnapping case to go to attorney general's office
The trial for an accused kidnapper that was scheduled to start Monday was delayed after a judge decided to turn the case over to the S.C. Attorney General's Office for a special prosecutor, according...
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Palace Malice will be ridden by Prado in 2015 debut May 2
When Palace Malice makes his 2015 racing debut on May 2, Edgar Prado will be aboard the bay horse instead of his regular rider, John Velazquez."Edgar is a wonderful veteran jockey," said Dogwood Stable...
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Barnwell County bookings for April 21
These are the bookings recorded for the Barnwell County Detention Center for April 17-20, 2015. Some of the people listed may not have actually spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released....
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Police: Woman claims ex harassed her
A woman went to the Aiken Department of Public Safety on April 18 to report that her ex-boyfriend had been harassing her.After she had terminated their relationship, the ex would contact her repeatedly...
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Paper company to open in Barnwell
Orchids Paper Products (NYSE: TIS) recently announced that its board of directors has approved plans to build an integrated manufacturing site in Barnwell.The project will include a tissue-paper...
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Aiken County Council to take on litter with task force
Aiken County Council is expected to create a task force Tuesday specifically to deal with litter.The 7 p.m. meeting is open to the public, and will be held in the Aiken County Government Center's...
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Mother, daughter share first-year teaching awards
Shanon Delaughter was surprised and honored earlier this month when Byrd Elementary School selected her as its first-year teacher of the year.Then the news got even better: Her daughter, Ashton...
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AHS ROTC names new top cadet leaders
As Schofield Middle School eighth-graders three years ago, Cassia Larson and Samantha Maddox were sitting together as they watched a presentation by a group of cadets from Aiken High School's Naval...
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Diamonds and Denim fund-raiser will benefit Megiddo Dream Station
The Diamonds and Denim Day of Dreams fundraiser is returning May 29 and 30 to the Sage Valley Lodge & Gun Club, 2240 Sage Valley Drive, in Vaucluse after 2014's successful launch."It was an...
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Paper company to open in Barnwell
Orchids Paper Products (NYSE: TIS) recently announced that its board of directors has approved plans to build an integrated manufacturing site in Barnwell.The project will include a tissue-paper...
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Aiken kidnapping case to go to attorney general's office
The trial for an accused kidnapper that was scheduled to start Monday was delayed after a judge decided to turn the case over to the S.C. Attorney General's Office for a special prosecutor, according...
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Mother, daughter share first-year teaching awards
Shanon Delaughter was surprised and honored earlier this month when Byrd Elementary School selected her as its first-year teacher of the year.Then the news got even better: Her daughter, Ashton...
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Officer-involved shooting, home improvement scams & anti-blight programs:...
Man wounded in shooting involving Lexington sheriff's deputyIRMO, S.C. (AP) — A man has been shot and wounded by a Lexington County sheriff's deputy at a home in Irmo.Sheriff's Maj. John Allard said...
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Aiken County deputy involved in morning traffic collision
An Aiken County Sheriff Office vehicle was involved in an early morning collision Tuesday.Two vehicles were involved, and both drivers were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries,...
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Three tornadoes strike region: Residents deal with aftermath
Officials confirmed that three tornadoes hit the region Sunday afternoon, with Aiken being hit by two and Edgefield falling victim to a third.The tornadoes caused severe structural and yard damage...
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Charleston's Post and Courier wins public service Pulitzer (w/link to...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Post and Courier won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for its in-depth look at one of South Carolina's most intractable problems: domestic...
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Report: Suspect who robbed elderly Aiken man claimed to be repairman
An unknown suspect who claimed to be a repairman stole an elderly Aiken man's wallet, then pushed him to the ground, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.The incident happened about 4:45 p.m....
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