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GRANITEVILLE — As rain poured over Aiken County, 11 local residents whose bodies have gone unclaimed or funds were not available for their funeral arrangements, were laid to rest.
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The Savannah River National Laboratory has expanded into Georgia after officially opening a cyber facility in downtown Augusta.
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The Vista Schooling and Event Center has two new owners and is moving forward with a slightly different name.
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While there haven't been any new developments in the homicide investigation, it is believed the person or persons responsible for Martijn Stuurman's death may be living near Aiken.
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