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Investigators: Church fire may have been intentional
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning fire at Rocksville Baptist Church in Warrenville that arson investigators found evidence to show was intentionally set.
Police: Teen shot while attempting robbery
Authorities say a teen has been shot in the parking lot of a Gastonia bank. Adrian Perkins, 18, died shortly after he was shot around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
Arson suspected in church blaze
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning fire at Rocksville Baptist Church in Warrenville.
Suspicious Church Fire Being Investigated In Warrenville, SC
Aiken, S.C., July 03, 2009 - According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning fire, in which there was moderate damage, to the "Rocksville" Baptist Church, located at 660 Pine Street Warrenville, South Carolina.
Jefferson alumni support their alma mater
Jefferson Elementary, in Warrenville, did not start out as a primary school. Jefferson was founded in 1956 as both a middle and high school for students in Langley, Bath, Clearwater, North Augusta, Beech Island, Graniteville and Belvedere before schools were desegregated in Aiken County.
Reids Grocery Store Robbery Suspect Arrested, Two Others Sought
According to Capt. Troy Elwell, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating a late night armed robbery at the Reid's Grocery store located on Highway 1, in Langley, SC.
Officials: Holdups not coupled with bleak economy
The suspects linked to more than a half dozen bank robberies in the area this year don't fit a specific mold, and, despite what some people may suspect, local law enforcement officers don't believe the economy has much, if anything, to do with what they are calling a "recent uptick" in the number of holdups.
Bank of America in North Augusta robbed
Investigators are on the scene of a bank robbery in North Augusta. Langley bank robbed Wednesday afternoon Disptachers tell NBC Augusta 26 News the Bank of America on West Martintown Road was robbed around 12:30 Thursday afternoon.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men who were involved in the robbery of a Langley bank this afternoon and could be connected to a couple other robberies.
Deputies seek two in armed bank robbery
On Wednesday, at 1:17 p.m., the Aiken County Sheriff's Office responded to Security Federal Bank, 2812 Augusta Road in Langley for an armed robbery.
Mr. and Mrs. David Gregory of Gloverville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Renee Gregory of Gloverville, to Brian Howard Gray of Warrenville, a son of Mr.
Fire severely damages home; smoke inhalation kills pet cat
A noontime fire resulted in heavy fire damage to the home of Dave and Frances Redmond on Monday and the death of one family pet.
Charges pile up for businessman
An Aiken County contractor who was arrested late last year on allegations he has bilked several area homeowners out of money is facing more accusations of fraud and passing bad checks in excess of $10,000, according to arrest warrants.
Raw Sewage Leaks into Graniteville Water
Even though he's working just up the hill from Horse Creek, Charles Murrell says he hasn't noticed any side effects from a sewer leak here.
Aiken Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers
The Aiken County Meals on Wheels program is struggling. The coordinator says you can help.
Security Federal Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
Security Federal Corporation, parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced a quarterly dividend of $.08 per share will be paid on or about March 15, 2009 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2009.
Religion news in brief for Jan. 9
Special services The New Life Outreach Ministries will hold a Memory Day Service for Deacon and Sister Willie Lee Tyler on Saturday, Jan.
Miller Theater's fan was famous
Augusta's Miller Theater was a consistently generous contributor to this community in more ways than can be calculated through ticket sales or the uncounted numbers of Augustans who were entertained and ...
Neglected 9-year-old in need of holiday cheer
Nine-year-old Jenny is living in a children's shelter due to neglect. Jenny knows her mother has not taken steps to regain custody of her, and she feels abandoned.
Training center to cost $1.9 million
Staff Writer It will cost just over $1.9 million to build the new technical college's Quick Jobs Training Center but Union County won't have to pay for it.
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