Burnettown News

Only on 12, we went out to check on sink hole problems on Caroline Road in Burnettown.

Although he has been boxing less than a year, Dylan Black has major ambitions. "I want to go pro," said the Midland Valley High School sophomore.

By SUZANNE R. STONE Staff writer BURNETTOWN -- The 14th Annual Horse Creek/Midland Valley Sassafras Festival officially opened Thursday evening with a gospel sing and carnival fun.

Now work is being done, but the DOT says they are way behind on other projects in Aiken County.

There's a problem for people who are 'down' in the Valley. Carline Road is caving in on itself, and has been for about 5 months.

By MIKE GELLATLY Staff writer The man accused of robbing a Langley bank last October pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Columbia.

Welliver receives CMA promotion Cooper Welliver of Aiken was promoted to Band Co.

Helter Shelter Praising Fire and Mutants Get ready for a hot mess Inspecting the Inspector Careful who you hire to approve your volatile-market home Skeeter-Killin' Time Dealing with summer's little suckers ...

By MIKE GELLATLY Staff writer A former Aiken County magistrate and Burnettown judge has been officially reprimanded by the state high court and banned from ever again becoming a judge without that court's ...

Hey, Ed, here's a message for you For Ed Smith : During the 2006 South Carolina General Election, an overwhelming majority of voters voted in favor of amending the South Carolina Constitution , stating in part, ...

By HALEY HUGHES Staff writer An I-20 interchange at Vaucluse Road was added to long range regional transportation plans "checks and balances" were added to maintain traffic safety and flow.

Nearly two dozen members of the 2nd Judicial Law Enforcement Network met last week for additional training, socializing and establishing a network traffic stop in the city of Olar.

Submitted article Aiken Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, held its annual meeting Saturday, May 17.

Time-limited parking, no smoking, no dogs in or around restaurants, curfews, architectural review of proposed building changes, historical overlay zones all combine to make us look like a cultural police state. via Aiken Standard

“Everybody's always trying to match up things with my eyes. I've got blue sweaters, blue pants, blue shoes and blue sheets. I want me something red.”

Helter Shelter Goodbye Sister Ann Just don't tell her you've got the blues by Walter Jowers If I get there before you do, I'll cut a hole and pull you through. via Nashville Scene

“We've never advertised registration”

With more space to train boxers in its new facility on South Carolina Highway 421 in Burnettown, the North Augusta Police Athletic League Boxing Club is accepting registration for new boxers. via Aiken Online

“There is a tremendous need for low-cost affordable housing, and there are a lot of people who might be eligible. We needed to start making a physical presence in the Valley.”

Aiken County Habitat for Humanity has opened a ReStore in Burnettown. "Habitat for Humanity is interested in getting into the Valley," said Richard Church, executive director. via Aiken Online

“Basically, my job and Officer Griffin's job is to try to reduce fatalities and wrecks in the city of Aiken”

It's a tale of two departments with one objective -- to stem the number of traffic fatalities in their cities. via Augusta Chronicle

A rant against the North Augusta post office. What kind of post office has only two people working at any given time of the day, has no stamp machine in the lobby and closes at lunchtime on Wednesday? Is this ... via Aiken Online

RANT FOR SOUTH Carolina Highway Department. Why don't you make U.S. Highway 1 from Aiken to Augusta 45 mph instead of having 55, 45, 55, 45? WE WERE VERY disappointed that Comcast did not allow us to see the ... via Aiken Online