STAFF REPORTS     5/25/2012 3:36 PM   

Aiken Department of Public Safety investigators are seeking assistance in identifying a man in reference to reported fraudulent ATM transactions that took place in early April. Anyone with information related to the identity of the subject pictured o ...

By BEN BAUGH   Staff writer   5/25/2012 12:32 PM   

Jim and Debbie Miller's Maude S. and Daisy Devine continue to amaze. The latter became a Grade 1 winner when she won the 1 1/16-mile $300,000 Jenny Wiley Stakes on the turf at Keeneland on April 14. However, it's the Miller's other horse that's been ...

    5/25/2012 10:28 AM   

Saturday, May 16 The Ridge Heritage Quilt Trail will unveil the first three quilt blocks that the group has painted on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Art Association of Ridge Spring, 108 Maintenance Shop Circle. These blocks will be hung in front of t ...

By BEN BAUGH   Staff writer   5/25/2012 2:05 AM   

Aiken connections were prominent in Allentown, N.J. as eventer Phillip Dutton and James and Arden Wildasin's Mystery Whisper would place first at the Jersey Fresh CCI*** (the weekend of May 11-13), and have qualified for the 2012 London Summer Olympi ...

By ROB NOVIT   Senior writer   5/25/2012 12:31 AM   

Aiken resident Tracy Brooks has announced a plan to create a K-12 private school that will open in August 2013. Construction on Compass Academy's 53,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin soon. The name is intended to project the school's plan ...

By CHRIS WALSH   Staff writer   5/25/2012 12:31 AM   

Once again, Charleston becomes the nation's premier place to be for performing arts. Beginning this weekend and running for 17 days, the Spoleto Festival USA brings performances by renowned artists, as well as emerging performers in opera, theater, d ...

By CHRIS WALSH   Staff writer   5/25/2012 12:31 AM   

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Aiken Choral Society will be heading to Charleston as a part of Spoleto 2012. The singers will be taking the stage at the Harbor View Presbyterian Church on James Island on Saturday, June 9, at 3 p.m. "The g ...

By KAREN DAILY   Staff writer   5/25/2012 12:31 AM   

State and local law enforcement officers are kicking off the annual summer traffic enforcement campaign to put the brakes on highway traffic fatalities. The state's Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic campaign is aimed at combating aggressive a ...

By ELIZABETH FITE   efite@aikenstandard.com   5/25/2012 12:31 AM   

The 2012 hurricane season got a head start when Tropical Storm Alberto formed last Saturday, but states, residents and Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico beachgoers can expect a "near-normal strength hurricane season," according to the National Oceanic ...

    5/24/2012 9:35 PM   

Legg to be on ?‘Yes to the Dress’ Meredith Legg was filmed in Atlanta Thursday by TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” as she tried on wedding dresses. Legg’s appearance on the TV show came after a chance meeting ...

Submitted article     5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

Aiken Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, held its 74th Annual meeting on May 19, and 3,723 member-owners registered and family members enjoyed the festivities. The meeting was highlighted with energy-saving themes, music and door ...

By ELIZABETH FITE   efite@aikenstandard.com   5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

CSRA Life Saver, an organization that aims to reduce the euthanasia rate of cats and dogs through prevention and education, has a new Graniteville location in addition to its already-existing North Augusta facility. Both locations offer low-cost spay ...

    5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating fraud alleged at a Kangaroo Express in Belvedere earlier this week. The victim learned that his debit card had been used without his authorization to purchase fuel. A 1999 Chevy Blazer was ...

By HALEY HUGHES   Staff writer   5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

There is quite a selection of pets available for adoption right now at the Aiken County Animal Shelter and at the Aiken SPCA because they have taken in so many animals in the past several months. Last Tuesday alone, one person surrendered 24 puppies ...

    5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for May 23. Some of the people listed may not have actually spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released. Although those listed have been arrested and charged, that ...

By ABIGAIL BLANKENSHIP   Staff writer   5/24/2012 9:32 PM   

The sounds of classical music and the barks of the owners' four dogs - Chloe, Carrie, Daisy Mae and Lucy - follow anyone who walks into Found Treasures Antiques and Consignments. Richard and Joan Mason have been owners of this antique shop since Marc ...

By AMY BANTON   Staff writer   5/24/2012 8:50 PM   

Raquel Bagnal is making a positive impact one country at a time. The USC Aiken graduate is participating in the World Race, a global mission trip offered through Adventures in Missions, headquartered in Gainesville, Ga. Several teams travel to 11 dif ...

By ANNA DOLIANITIS   Staff writer   5/24/2012 8:50 PM   

The nationwide Benefit Bank program that operates through 13 support locations in Aiken County opened an office in Jackson last month and is available to help residents take advantage of state and federal benefits for which they may not have realized ...

By BEN BAUGH   Staff writer   5/24/2012 7:37 PM   

Stone Farm, John Adger, Oakcrest Farm and Mike Stidham's Upperline is among the entries in Saturday's 1 1/8-mile $150,000 Grade 3 Arlington Matron at Arlington Park. The 5-time stakes winner demonstrated her ability to go a distance in her last st ...

By BEN BAUGH   Staff writer   5/24/2012 6:06 PM   

Dogwood Stable's stakes placed Big Screen will return June 16 at Belmont Park in the 38th running of the Grade 3 $150,000 Hill Prince Stakes to be contested at 1-mile over the Widener Turf Course. The gray colt was purchased for $125,000 at the 20 ...