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Local news in brief for Nov. 28
11/28/2008 12:51 AM
Police search for man fleeing arrest

Police said they will continue to search for an unidentified suspect who fled arrest Thursday during a traffic stop in the area of Grace Avenue and Two Notch Road.

Aiken Public Safety attempted to stop the man who was riding a moped, but the driver, instead, crashed his moped and escaped police custody, said Lt. David Turno, a spokesperson for Aiken Public Safety.

The lieutenant said the man had dropped a stolen gun, and for that reason police elevated their search efforts to include the the Aiken Bloodhound Tracking Team.

The search through the neighborhood prompted calls from residents, Turno said. He, in turn, issued a press release to keep the residents there informed of what police knew of the search, he said.

Police had asked residents to take precautions and stay inside and call 911 if they saw anything suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Aiken Public Safety at 642-7620.

Library will show movie on Kinkade

The Aiken County Public Library will show the movie, "The Christmas Cottage," rated PG, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This new family movie is based on the life of the famous artist and author Thomas Kinkade. Returning from college one Christmas, Kinkade finds his mother is about to lose the family cottage to foreclosure. He is inspired to paint a mural of his hometown, which launches his career and helps the town rediscover their Christmas spirit.

Area 4 council will meet Thursday

The Area 4 Advisory Council will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Area 4 office.

ACA will hold gift extravaganza

The Aiken Center for the Arts will hold a Holiday Specialty Gift Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bethlehem is topic of church meeting

Skip Schiel will present "Bethlehem Besieged" on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. from the Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church. For more information, call Aiken Peace at 215-3263.

SRS board meet will be on Dec. 9

The SRS Citizens Advisory Board WM Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aiken Municipal Conference Center.

Christian women to meet on Dec. 9

Aiken Christian Women's Connection will meet on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Gallery. Mary White of Aiken County Historical Museum will be the guest speaker. Her topic will be Christmas traditions. Joan Matthews will also share her story from Pretense to Purpose. Reservations are imperative and need to be made by Dec. 5. Call Shirley at 649-6697 or Onesta at 648-0649 or e-mail osc1946@bellsouth.net.

Celtic guitarist set to perform

Celtic guitarists Steve Baughman and Robin Bullock will perform Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at 465 Crystal Lake Drive in Hammond's Ferry. Admission is $15 a person. RSVP to 613-1641, ext. 205, or e-mail bhenderson@hammondsferry.com.

ATC will host holiday gift sale

The Aiken Technical College Foundation is hosting a holiday gift sale by renowned South Carolina artist Jim Harrison on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ashley J. Little Administration Building. Jim Harrison will be on hand and is donating 15 percent of the proceeds of this sale to the Aiken Technical College Foundation Scholarship Fund. The public is invited.

Kmart workers will meet for BBQ

All Former employees of the Aiken Kmart are invited to the first "Sit, chat and chew" at Bobby's Bar-B-Q on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p m. Everyone is asked to donate $1 to help cover expenses.

Mrs. Claus will have storytime

Storytime with Mrs. Claus will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. in rooms 1 and 2 of the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. For more information, call 642-7631.

PC users will discuss gadgets

The PC Users Group of SeniorNet will give a free presentation on the best new gadgets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library.

Olde South plans food bank drive

Olde South Realty in downtown Aiken will be collecting donations for the Golden Harvest Food Bank. Agents will wrap one gift per donation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 648-6025.

OCF, AGY retirees to have reunion

There will be a reunion and Christmas party for all OCF, Advanced Glassfiber and AGY retirees and their spouses on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Aiken Shrine Club. Ed Jones and the Southern Comfort Band will entertain. For more information or tickets, call Jeanette Mitchell at 649-1281, Carol Walker at 649-6937, Bob Hamm at 648-5782, Maria Alsup at 648-3639, Bobby Lepard at 648-1929 or Gilbert Vance at 641-2335.

Hopelands event to be Dec. 20-27

Christmas in Hopelands will be held Dec. 20-27 (closed Dec. 24 and 25) from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Shuttles will be available from the Goodwill parking lot from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening.

Weapons class will be offered

Jerry Devine will offer a concealed weapons class on Dec. 6 and 20. Class size is limited so please call to reserve your space. For more information, call 641-7074. Coffee, doughnuts and a deli-style lunch will be provided.

Little Horse plans dinner, concert

The Little Horse Creek American Indian Association plans a Christmas dinner and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Little Horse Creek Valley American Indian Cultural Center, 3818 Jefferson Davis Highway. Tickets to the event are $15, and will be available in advance at the center. For ticket information call 661-3885 or 215-8390, or e-mail ladyhawk07@yahoo.com.

Holiday day camp to be held soon

The Aiken Center for the Arts will hold Holiday Day Camps Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29 and 30 and Jan. 2. Camps meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a full day and 8 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 4:30 for half days. The cost is $60 per day for a full day and $40 per day for half days.

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