UPDATED: Suspect named, in custody after officer shot in Eustis Park area
Police now have a suspect in custody after an Aiken Public Safety officer was shot around 7 a.m. The suspect, 26-year-old Joshua Tremaine Jones, was taken into custody in Batesburg this morning. The ...view more
Chamber names Hunter, Bukovitz people of year
1/28/2012 12:30 AM
Vicki Bukovitz, the Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) director, and the Aiken Standard editor/publisher Scott Hunter were named the Woman and Man ...
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Cracker Barrel to open on Monday
1/28/2012 12:35 AM
City officials, press and other members of the community got a preview of the new Cracker Barrel, which will officially open for business early Monday ...
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Memorial decals fundraiser benefits Richardson family
1/27/2012 8:33 PM
A couple of Aiken friends who have known the family of slain Aiken Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson for more than a decade have created a decal ...
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AAUW accepting donations for '12 Books 'N things Sale
1/27/2012 8:33 PM
The Aiken branch of the American Association of University Women is ready to help area residents give their bookshelves a good spring cleaning.
The AA ...
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Forum meets to discuss SRS' status, future
1/27/2012 9:15 PM
Leaders from the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration and the heads of most contractors at the Savannah River Site parti ...
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A school bus driver was cited for driving too fast for conditions after reportedly running off the left-hand side of the road and into a culvert during a morning route to Warrenville Elementary School, officials said. View Story
Bulldogs overcome early deficit for win
"For more pictures of Friday's games, visit the "On the Sports Front" Facebook page. PETTICOAT JUNCTION -- Down 20-14 at halftime, Silver Bluff was struggling to find any offense Friday night at home against Wade Hampton. After a horrid shooting night in the second half of a loss to Swansea on Tuesday, the Bulldogs co ...view more
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EDITORIAL: We're not done yet
1/27/2012 10:15 AM
Saturday's GOP Primary was exciting to the end. Who would have predicted two weeks earlier that Newt Gingrich would trounce Mitt Romney so soundly?
It was exciting to have the candidates come to town. If you wanted to meet any of them you had the opportunity. And for two weeks the national politi ...
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Bookings for Jan. 26
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One caught, one sought after chase by sheriff
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Bookings for Jan. 25
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Man linked to weapons theft arrested
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Man stabbed to death following fight in Central
1/28/2012 12:30 AM
CENTRAL (AP) -- Officials said one man has been stabbed to death and another injured during a fight in Pickens County.
Central Police Chief Kerry Avery said officers were called to a home Thursday night to a report of a fight. Avery said officers found one man dead and another with superficial wou ...
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TalkBack for Jan. 28: Moving out, Repeat TalkBacks, Picking up trash, Do-nothing Congress, Feeling different, Tebowing, Singing president
1/27/2012 11:12 PM
Moving out
If you are a grown man or woman and had to move in with your parents because you lost your job, big mistake. They will turn on you. They will ask you to move out before you get back on your feet. Big mistake.
Repeat TalkBacks
Why are we se ...
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Talkback for Jan. 27: Relay for Life, Dr. Esselman, Voting IDs
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Relay For Life
I see that this year's committees are getting organized for the Relay For Life campaign against cancer. Lord, help us find a cure. But the reason for this note is to ask those volunteers and organizers to pick a different side of town ...
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iPhone, iPad app rewards being a couch potato
1/27/2012 11:27 PM
LOS ANGELES -- Want to earn stuff by watching TV? A free app for that debuted Wednesday.
When you tap the screen, Viggle's software for iPhones and iPads listens to what's on, recognizes what you're watching and gives you credit at roughly two points per minute. It even works for shows you've saved ...
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US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns
1/27/2012 10:34 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties.
In a report for release Friday, The Constitution Project warns that as the Obama administratio ...
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Rev. Ernest ʻE.L.ʻ Sparks
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Rev. Ernest ‘E. L.’ Sparks BEECH ISLAND, S.C. – Funeral services for Rev. Ernest “E.L.” Sparks will be held on Saturday at 1 PM in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Please visit our website to view the complete obituary. The ...
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1:52 PM: UPDATED: Suspect named, in custody after officer shot in Eustis Park area
1:18 AM: Pacer women hit road for crucial PBC game
1:11 AM: Spurrier fires DB coach Hunter
1:07 AM: USCA men looking to hold onto division lead
12:54 AM: Local results for Jan. 28: Freeman scores 1,000th point
12:47 AM: Wildcat defense stifles Jackets in blowout fashion
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