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Olympic roundup from Aug. 7
By JAY COHEN LONDON - Usain Bolt is eyeing another gold after he cruised through 200-meter qualifying, jogging down the stretch on his way to a stress-free first-round heat of 20.39 seconds. The...
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UPDATED: Police: 3 dead after shooting near Texas A&M
MICHAEL GRACZYK COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A gunman and a law enforcement officer were among three people killed today in a shooting near the Texas A&M University campus, police said. A male civilian...
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• Aiken Public Safety detained a Redd Street man on drug charges following a disturbance call on Hampton Avenue early Monday. The suspect was cited with simple possession of marijuana. • A 74-year-old...
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A free school supplies giveaway will take place today from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 602 Hampton Ave. N.W. Book bags filled with school supplies will be handed out, provided by the...
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Lewis, 17, earns Eagle Scout Award
Lewis, 17, earns Eagle Scout Award Tanner Nolan Lewis, 17, of Aiken has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Lewis was recognized...
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Mahoney appreciated by Civil Air Patrol
Mahoney appreciated by Civil Air Patrol Aiken Park Manager Robert Mahoney received a Certificate of Appreciation from Aiken Civil Air Patrol. Aiken Composite Squadron held a field training exercise at...
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Cardoso, Whitehurst named Augusta Prep Scholars
Cardoso, Whitehurst named Augusta Prep Scholars Jovan Cardoso of North Augusta and Annie Whitehurst of Aiken have been named Augusta Prep Scholars through the College Board that governs such...
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Course will teach citizens the ins and outs of police work
By KAREN DAILY kdaily@aikenstandard.com A Citizens Public Safety Academy is kicking off next month for residents who want to get the inside scoop on local law enforcement and what it takes to be a...
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Area still in drought after heavy rainfall
By Haley Hughes hhughes@aikenstandard.com Aiken County has received on average nearly one inch of rain per day for the past week, but the S.C. State Climate Office still shows the area in a severe...
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Construction begins on new County Complex
By Haley Hughes Trees are coming down on University Parkway as crews prep land for construction of the new Aiken County Complex. Crews began work on Monday, uprooting trees and clearing construction...
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PAL coordinator Ashley praises children's based program
By Rob Novit When Aiken Public Safety's Police Athletic League completed its first season in 2006, the children received T-shirts and medals, said LaLita Ashley, the department's coordinator for the...
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Man charged with weapons possession
By Karen Daily An Irmo man was arrested over the weekend for unlawful weapons possession following a shooting on Hampton Avenue Saturday morning that sent one man a Georgia hospital with a gunshot...
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City wants more feedback on logo, slogan
By AMY BANTON Aiken City Council wants more feedback from residents before possibly changing the municipality's logo and establishing a slogan. Council looked at submissions and suggestions collected...
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TalkBack for Aug. 14
Animal shelter I also was put off by the fee to volunteer at the new animal shelter. I might be OK with paying it if it was refundable after a certain number of hours of service. But, really, by the...
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Physician Sklizovic closes Aiken office
By Rob Novit Dr. Davor Sklizovic, an ENT and owner of Carolina Otolaryngology Institute, has closed his office and has relocated to Maine - a decision he and his wife made reluctantly. "We fell in love...
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Thomas Morris
Thomas Morris BATESBURG – Services for Thomas Morris will be Wednesday, 4:00pm at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Viewing will be Tuesday, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Sunset View Mortuary, Batesburg (803)...
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L. Whitfield (Whit) White
L. Whitfield (Whit) White SPRINGFIELD, S.C. – L. Whitfield (Whit) White, Jr., 65, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home on Edisto Island. Born March 13, 1947, he was the son of the late...
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Lenora B. Jones
Lenora B. Jones AIKEN – Funeral services for Mrs. Lenora B. Jones will be 2pm today, August 14, 2012, at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Douglas A. Slaughter officiating. The remains will lie in state...
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PRESTON HOWARD WEEKS, SR.
Preston HowardWeeks Sr. AIKEN, SC – Preston Howard Weeks, Sr., 83, beloved husband of Jean Kilgore Weeks, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and lifelong...
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Beaufort Hartley
Beaufort Hartley SALLEY – Mr. Beaufort Hartley, 80, was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Saviour on his wife’s birthday, Sunday, August 12, 2012. Mr. Beaufort was married to the late Ruby...
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