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Court date for Howard's Rock case set for July 20
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The North Carolina man charged with vandalizing Howard's Rock at Clemson's football stadium two years ago is set for trial next month.The attorney for 20-year-old Micah Rogers of...
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Thunderstorms expected in Aiken, Edgefield counties today
The National Weather Service in Columbia is predicting some stormy weather in the CSRA today.Thunderstorms are likely to move through the area this afternoon and evening. These storms may include...
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Working 9-to-5 becoming a less popular way to make a living
NEW YORK (AP) -- If you want an income, or you're an employer looking for help, it may be time to scrap the idea of the traditional 9-to-5 arrangement.For workers, it's become easier and less risky to...
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McConnell's role in surveillance bill bewilders his friends
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, generally seen as a master congressional deal-maker, walked into a legislative dead end on domestic surveillance that left some of his friends...
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UPDATE: One person ejected from vehicle in Trenton wreck
Aiken County Dispatch confirmed Wednesday morning that one person has been ejected from their call after a rollover on Mount Calvary Road off of Johnston Highway.S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd...
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Texas inmate, 67, set for execution in slayings 31 years ago
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- A 67-year-old man who was convicted of killing four men more than three decades ago has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to keep him from becoming the oldest Texas prisoner put to...
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SC legislative panel considering Volvo borrowing request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley wants a legislative panel to approve borrowing $123 million for promised infrastructure for Volvo, even though legislators want to pay for most of it in...
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S.C. House budget leaves ice storm funding in question
A $4.1 million appropriation in disaster relief funding recently passed in the S.C. Senate's version of the state budget was rejected last week by the S.C. House, leaving those aide dollars in question...
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Report: Augusta man facing drug charges in Aiken County
An Augusta man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on S.C. 118 early Wednesday morning, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.Anthony Cantwell, 28, was arrested after a traffic stop at...
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Warrenville man placed on trespass notice after setting pine cones on fire
A Warrenville man disturbed Houndslake Drive Inn guests Tuesday morning by burning plants on the property.The man was placed on trespass notice from the club after Aiken Department of Public Safety...
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Police: Georgia woman locked son out for missing curfew
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia woman is accused of locking her 13-year-old son out of the house overnight as punishment for missing his curfew, leaving him to sleep on the concrete patio in the...
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Rare Marsh Tacky horse now an Aiken resident
Little Rosie isn't one of a kind, but there aren't many like her around.The pretty roan mare is a Marsh Tacky horse. There are only about 300 others of her breed in existence.A recent arrival to Aiken...
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Water boil advisory in Warrenville, Gloverville area lifted
A water boil advisory that went into effect on June 1 in Warrenville and Gloverville has been lifted.The Valley Public Service Authority released a statement Wednesday afternoon to advise customers...
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Officials: Dozens of labs received potentially live anthrax
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The problem of unintended shipments of potentially live anthrax spores over the past decade is worse than first believed, officials said Wednesday.Officials said it's possible that...
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Blotter for June 4
According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:A Beech Island woman reported Tuesday a man became irate and broke furniture and threw items at her at her home on Bell Drive.A Beech Island woman pressed...
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Aiken County bookings for June 4
These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for June 2, 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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Haley to speak at North Augusta Chamber luncheon
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is set to host Gov. Nikki Haley.Haley will speak at the Chamber's Business Power Lunch on Tuesday.Haley "will share her views on state infrastructure and workforce...
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McGahee selected as USC Aiken nursing dean
Many young people will find a possible career path while in high school. Dr. Thayer McGahee was 4 years old when she chose nursing."I got a little golden book called 'Nurse Nancy,'" said the new School...
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North Augusta students celebrate with Extreme STEAM day
NORTH AUGUSTA — Last week's Extreme STEAM Day was months in the making at North Augusta Middle School.STEAM - an educational focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math - was on display...
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Photography contest allows residents to capture 'Our Aiken'
The City of Aiken will honor the past, present and future during its second "Our Aiken" photo contest to benefit the United Way of Aiken County.Aiken residents can submit their photos now through June...
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