AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An investigation is underway after a local business owner was found dead inside his restaurant, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.

Around 3:33 p.m., officers with the Aiken Department of Public Safety were called to Variety Restaurant, located at 927 York Street NE, to do a well-being check at the request of a family member.

On scene, officers say they found 78-year-old Jimmy D. Varos dead inside a portion of the restaurant that had been converted into living quarters.

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Investigators say a strong odor of propane gas was also present inside the facility.

An autopsy will be scheduled for next week in Newberr

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