Local news in brief for Oct. 14
Man thrown from vehicle in accident
A 19-year-old Monetta man was thrown from his vehicle after a crash on Trojan Road near U.S. 1 about 3 p.m. Monday but escaped with non-life- threatening injuries, officials said.
Donald Jackson Jr., of Monetta, was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer north on Trojan Road when a 1995 Dodge pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Steven Price of Batesburg crossed into his lane.
Price was charged with driving left of center.
Police investigate possible abuse
Aiken police are investigating a case of possible elder abuse, according to reports.
A bank employee called officials with concerns about a local man withdrawing a large sum of money from the bank.
The man told officials he was fearful of his son but did not want to prosecute.
The man added that he withdrew the money because he was fearful of the current bank crisis.
The incident is under investigation, according to officials.
Aiken highlighted in 'Times' paper
A New York Times article featuring Aiken as a retirement haven is spreading like wildfire through Aiken's cyberspace.
The article focuses on the influx of northern horse lovers buying into Aiken's Winter Colony.
The article highlights Aiken's appealing real estate market and its strong equine ties. However, a few items in the article are outdated, including a reference to the now-closed CuiZine and a reference to the bars and restaurants allowing smoking. The City of Aiken banned smoking in restaurants and bars in July.
To read the article, go to www.nytimes.com and type "Aiken" in the search engine. The article is the first result listed.
Film Series to show 'Persepolis'
"Persepolis" will be shown as part of the Aiken Center for the Arts REEL Art Film Series on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 per film for adults and $5 for students. A series ticket to all six films is $40. For more information, call 641-9094.
McFadden will give presentation
Maryann McFadden will be giving a presentation from 2 to 3 p.m. and signing her new novel, "The Richest Season," immediately following from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 641-9094. The cost is $5 for the presentation. The book signing is free.
Georgia Tech alum event is Oct. 23
The Georgia Tech Alumni Club of Augusta will hold a Networking event on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Partridge Inn in Augusta from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Rebekah Henry, MGT '05 at rebekah.henry@gmail.com.
Vocational Dept. will hold job fair
The S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department will hold a job fair and open house on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Horse trials will be at Paradise
The Paradise Farm Horse Trials will be held at Paradise Farm in Aiken on Saturday at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.paradisefarmaiken.com.
Polo lecture will be held on Saturday
To celebrate the grand opening of The Plains of Aiken, Laissez Faire will hold a Connoisseurs of Life Lecture on The Art of Watching Polo on Saturday with hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture at 7 p.m. An exhibition will follow. Admission is a suggest donation of $20. RSVP to 648-2216.
Cruise answer night is Saturday
A Cruise Answer Night sponsored by Princes Cruises and Cachet Cruise and Travel will be held Saturday at the Cedar Creek Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP as space is limited. Refreshments will be served. Call Katherine Wilson at 644-6387 or email at kljw@bellsouth.net for reservations.
Maurice's will donate $500 to local charity
In celebration of their anniversary at the Shoppes of Richland, Maurice's will donate $500 for a local nonprofit organization. Stop by to nominate your favorite charity on Saturday through Nov. 9.
South Carolina Writers
Workshop ready to meet
The October meeting of the Aiken chapter of the South Carolina Writers Workshop will be held Thursday, October 16, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. S. The meeting is open to members and visitors and will focus on preparations for the upcoming state SCWW conference.For more information, e-mail gordybird@gforcecable.com or call Steve Gordy at 645-0699.