Jun. 25—In 1992, Ana Romero came to Pennsylvania from Spain as a foreign exchange student, where she was hosted by Debbie Roland. The two “grew very close” according to Roland, and now consider themselves to be family. After nearly 32 years of friendship, Roland is now hosting Romero’s daughter, Ane Murillo, at her current home […]
Jun. 17—The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is warning about scam calls regarding missing jury duty, outstanding fines or warrants. The sheriff’s office said that scammers have gone as far as to email or text a photo of a “fictitious warrant,” according to a news release. Copies of unserved warrants are not emailed, texted or shared […]
Jun. 14—An Aiken woman has been accused of hitting another woman with her car. Aiken County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kaitlyn Permila Cheatham, 24, on Thursday. Cheatham allegedly struck a woman with her car on Memorial Day on Veterans Road, according to a police report. Cheatham denied striking the woman with her car, the police report […]
Jun. 11—UPDATE 7:44 p.m. First results in S.C. House of Representatives District 81. S.C. House of Representatives District 82. Incumbent Bill Clyburn has received 259 votes or 93.84% of votes cast so far. Challenger Ryan B. Doyle has received 17 votes or 6.16% of votes cast so far. Results are from Edgefield county. S.C. Senate […]
An man was shot and killed Saturday on a road in front of a residential area, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Wellstar MCG Health, a hospital in Augusta, after a report that a man was brought to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the body. The sheriff’s office […]
An man was shot and killed Saturday on a road in front of a residential area, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Wellstar MCG Health, a hospital in Augusta, after a report that a man was brought to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the body. The sheriff’s office […]
Jun. 6—An Aiken man has been accused of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a minor. Aiken Department of Public Safety officers arrested Marlon Maurice Ashley, 25, on Wednesday. A member of the juvenile’s household reported that the female juvenile had been sexually assaulted around 2 a.m. on May 1, according to a police report. The police […]
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Early voting is in full swing for South Carolina’s primary elections. Aiken County voters casting ballots to replace long-serving Sheriff Mike Hunt.Marty Sawyer, Ed Wilson, and Stuart Prettel are vying for the position. “I started out as volunteer fireman with GVW Fire Department. I was 16 years old and I’ve […]
Jun. 5—The two Wendy’s franchises in Aiken are under new ownership as of June 3. JAI Restaurant Group, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, will manage the Wendy’s restaurants located on Richland Avenue and Whiskey Road, and will renovate the restaurants. Renovations include installation of digital menu boards and other interior and exterior changes that should […]
May 30—An Aiken man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Aiken County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Maston Jr., 36, on Wednesday. A woman said Maston came to her house around 4 a.m. on May 18 and seemed like he was under the influence of drugs, according to a police report. She alleged he […]
May 29—An Aiken man has been charged with indecent exposure after allegedly mooning his neighbors. Aiken County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Michael Quincy Peacock, 43, on Saturday. Eye witnesses said that Peacock’s neighbors were working on a gate Saturday when Peacock began shouting at them and later exposed himself, according to a police report. Peacock […]
May 28—Aiken deputies have arrested and charged a man with four felonies after a Memorial Day car chase. Aiken County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Caleb Nicholas Winburn, 27, and charged him with carjacking, kidnapping, pointing and presenting a firearm, and malicious injury to personal property. Deputies were alerted around 1:30 p.m. after a 911 caller […]