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🌱 How Aiken evidence led to 42 new charges in Florida

And on the Graniteville Patch calendar - Festival Of Trees

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Good morning Graniteville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Aiken evidence led to 42 new charges in Florida
  • Who might hold the missing clue in Graniteville’s 2020 killing?
  • What Graniteville’s 2005 disaster still means for rail safety today

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in Hopelands and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 61, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aiken County man arrested for sex crimes involving minors arrested in Florida; faces 42 new charges (postandcourier.com) — A Graniteville resident is facing 42 new child-exploitation-related charges in Florida, after earlier arrests this year tied to similar allegations in Aiken County. Investigators say evidence found in Aiken led Florida authorities to open their own case. The man, an active-duty soldier at the time of his first arrest, now faces multiple counts involving alleged images and videos of minors.
   

• Last seen: Investigators seek answers in 2020 Graniteville killing (wrdw.com) — Aiken County investigators are still seeking answers in the 2020 killing of Stanley “Block” Brown, who was found dead in his Graniteville home on Breezy Hill Road and ruled a homicide. Family members remember the 58-year-old as upbeat and sports-loving, and hope renewed attention will bring forward tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
   

• Railroads and regulators thwart safety fixes for years, costing lives (cnsmaryland.org) — Graniteville’s deadly 2005 chlorine gas derailment is highlighted as a key example of how long-delayed rail safety reforms can cost lives. The investigation shows regulators have implemented few safety board recommendations while industry lobbying pushes to weaken inspections and fatigue rules. For Graniteville residents, it connects your community’s tragedy to ongoing national rail safety debates.
   

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    Friday December 19
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    The Center for African American History, Art and Culture, 120 York St NE, Aiken
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    A happy and satisfied customer. Call L&P Paints 229-201-4469 or 229-200-7907 today to schedule your next project. (Nextdoor Breezy Hill)
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    Not accessible for bucket truck no problem I climb. . That means no big indentations to your yard or possibly broken water lines. For down to earth… (Nextdoor Chalk Bed Road)
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🗞 Nearby News

Aiken

  • A jingle and a smile: Aiken's Linda Washington becomes a Salvation Army staple (postandcourier.com)
  • Finding Solutions: Salvation Army of Aiken delivers gifts to 4,000 kids and seniors (wrdw.com)
  • Aiken Civic Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Cumberland Village residents (wfxg.com)

North Augusta

  • Santa tours Belvedere with firefighters during Christmas preparations (wrdw.com)

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