Child removed to protective custody in Aiken home hazards
A 5-year-old Aiken girl was placed under emergency protective custody after her school alerted police to dangerous home conditions including exposed wiring and holes in the floor. Officers found the child disheveled, with a bed shared by parents on the floor and a vomit-stained sheet nearby as they inspected the residence.
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Masters Opens With Wet and Wacky First Round
The Masters begins with a soggy start as key players from the big four show early form. The first round leaderboard emerges, highlighting standout scoring and notable performances amid tricky conditions.
Masters Tournament opens amid persistent rain delays at Augusta
The 69th Masters faced lengthy weather stoppages with nearly five and a half hours lost. Mark Hensby led at 3 under after 69, while Chris DiMarco stood 4 under through 14 holes and Luke Donald was 3 under with four holes to play. Completion of Round One was set to resume at 9:45 a.m. and Round Two at 10:20 a.m.
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Mark Hensby
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Luke Donald
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Local residents remember pope at vigil wake service
Carrie Morgan and her daughter Katie attended a Vigil Wake Service at St Mary Help of Christians in memory of Pope John Paul II. Father James LeBlanc led a Memorial Mass at St Angela Hall as part of the observance. Deacon Bob Pierce noted the pope’s daily prayer life amid the reflection on his 26 years as spiritual leader.
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Katie
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
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James LeBlanc
St. Angela Hall
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Ellie Carlisle
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Aggie Giard
Testament Pondered by Pontiff on Death
Vatican report notes John Paul II, five months after election, began writing thoughts on his death. The 58 year old pope feared threats to the church and homeland and grew aware of mortality as health declined after the 1981 assassination attempt.
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St. Peter
John Paul II
Georgia woman pleads guilty to six counts of animal ill treatment
Lynn Marie Baxley 31 of Grovetown Georgia pleaded guilty to six counts of ill treatment of animals and awaits trial on a felony animal cruelty charge after Aiken County officers seized 115 animals from Lynn's Exotic Pets in North Augusta on March 18. Baxley remains jailed on a 5000 dollar bond while facing fines restitution and other costs. An emaciated dachshund was found in a filing cabinet drawer during the seizure.
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Lynn Marie Baxley
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Aiken County Detention Center
Aiken Animal Control
Shirley Harden
Baxley
Harden
Animal Control
Lynn
Exotic Pets
Edgefield Road
Eddie Kennedy
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